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The Procurement Category Lead for Facilities Management spearheads strategic procurement efforts across various business units, managing an AED 800M expenditure in third-party spend. This role focuses on both Hard (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) and Soft Services (cleaning, landscaping, and security), developing strategies that align with the organization's objectives while ensuring cost-effective solutions. The Lead manages a portfolio that includes automotive-related facilities, mentors a team of Sourcing Managers, oversees third-party vendors, tracks performance, and drives cost savings and efficiency improvements in partnership with stakeholders.
What You Will Do:
Strategic Procurement Leadership
- Develop and implement category strategies with measurable objectives by analyzing market data, stakeholder input, and organizational needs.
- Conduct scenario planning, including total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, should-cost modelling, and value chain mapping to identify optimization opportunities.
- Ensure adherence to procurement policies, budgets, and regulatory requirements, taking corrective actions as needed.
- Plan, organize, and manage procurement projects with clear objectives, timelines, and resource allocation.
- Ensure 100% completion of talent development plans for team members.
Demand Management
- Collaborate with stakeholders to balance business needs and procurement strategies.
- Identify cost-effective methods to achieve business objectives, ensuring resource optimization.
- Establish preferred suppliers to optimize the supplier base and improve commercials through consolidation.
Supplier Relationship Management
- Lead the Source-to-Contract process, including supplier identification, selection, and negotiation.
- Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers, ensuring alignment with business goals and optimizing supplier performance.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to optimize specifications and align them with organizational value.
- Build sustainable, effective relationships, demonstrating political astuteness to influence decision-making processes.
Required Skills To Be Successful:
- Expertise in category strategy development and implementation.
- Advanced skills in supplier relationship management and negotiation.
- Proven ability in project management and driving process improvements.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
What Qualifies You For The Role:
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
- CIPS or equivalent qualification is highly desirable.
- 7-10 years of procurement experience, preferably in category management and/or supplier management.
- Proven experience in project management and the use of procurement tools.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English; additional languages advantageous.
- Expertise in category strategies, total cost analysis, and ecosystem mapping.
- Experience in monitoring compliance and implementing risk mitigation plans.
- Skill in supplier lifecycle management and performance evaluation.
- Proficiency in budget management and procurement KPIs.
- Ability to influence decisions, manage cross-functional teams, and build long-term relationships.
