UAE National_Sourcing Executive | Corporate Services | Dubai

FashionUnited; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim Group is seeking a UAE National Sourcing Executive in Corporate Services, Dubai, to coordinate category plans, source initiatives, and manage marketing vendor relationships for cost savings and quality. You will ensure adherence to procurement policies and work with UAE-based and international units.

The role emphasizes supplier negotiations, contract management, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver value while maintaining innovation standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• Procurement or Finance Certification is an added value.
• Over 3 years of experience in Marketing and Advertising agencies.
• Hands-on experience in vendor management, including quotations, payments, and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies for Marketing and Media.
• Document bid events and supplier communications.
• Create supplier selection criteria and drive cross-functional approvals.
• Lead supplier negotiations and ongoing management.
• Conduct supplier risk analysis and develop negotiation strategies.
• Manage vendor relationships to extract value in quality, cost and innovation.
• Maintain up-to-date vendor lists with qualifications and delivery times.
• Generate timely management reports and maintain supplier performance dashboards.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Planning

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Procurement or Finance Certification

Job description

UAE National_Sourcing Executive | Corporate Services | Dubai

Job Requisition ID:180275

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A”rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Overview Of The Role:

As a Procurement Executive specializing in Media and Marketing, the role involves coordinating category plans, sourcing initiatives, and managing vendor relationships to optimize the spend. You will enhance process efficiency, ensure adherence to procurement policies and collaborate seamlessly with both UAE-based and international business units. Success is defined by effective supplier negotiations, management of complex contracts and achieving significant cost savings while upholding quality and innovation standards.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies including RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs.


• Document bid events through supplier correspondence.


• Develop supplier selection criteria and drive approval processes with cross-functional teams.


• Conduct supplier negotiations and ongoing management.


• Implement supplier risk analysis and develop negotiation strategies.


• Interact with stakeholders to lead supplier relationships for value extraction in quality, cost effectiveness, and innovation.


• Manage Marketing suppliers' performance against SLAs and conduct evaluations, audits, and qualifications.


• Maintain and update vendor lists, including qualifications, delivery times, and future potentials.


• Establish effective internal customer relationship management through timely and professional communication.


• Manage contracts, including negotiation and incorporation of terms, conditions, KPIs, and service level metrics.


• Ensure business process efficiency and improvements in alignment with Procurement strategy.


• Work with team members and Procurement Manager to complete duties as needed.


• Generate and update management reports timely.


• Create and maintain good relationships with vendors.

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Demonstrated knowledge in procurement processes related to marketing.


• Advanced negotiation and stakeholder management skills.


• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.

What Qualifies You For The Role:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.


• Procurement or Finance Certification is an added value.


• Over 3 years of experience in Marketing and Advertising agencies.


• Hands-on experience in vendor management, including quotations, payments, and reconciliations.

Job Title:

UAE National_Sourcing Executive | Corporate Services | Dubai