About the Role:
The Procurement Manager (UAE National) is pivotal in shaping and implementing category and sourcing strategies for Media and Marketing across the company divisions. With a focus on high-value, complex projects, the role involves managing key stakeholder and supplier relationships and driving annual spend in excess of AED 100 million in compliance with the company Procurement policy. Acting as a strategic partner, the Procurement Manager engages with cross-functional stakeholders and leads efforts to ensure procurement activities align with business objectives. This role demands proactive leadership in driving measurable value, cost savings, and risk mitigation across a diverse and dynamic stakeholder environment.
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What You Will Do:
Sourcing Strategy
- Develop and own comprehensive sourcing strategies for assigned categories such as Media & Marketing, linking strategies to measurable targets like cost savings, enhanced service levels, and risk mitigation.
- Lead end-to-end sourcing projects such as RFI, RFP, and RFQ for high-value, complex initiatives, selecting appropriate sourcing and negotiation strategies and adapting tactics for optimal commercial and strategic outcomes.
Contract Management
- Lead negotiation, structuring, and lifecycle management of supplier contracts, ensuring terms, conditions, KPIs, and service level metrics protect the company's commercial and legal interests.
- Coordinate with Legal, Finance, and other internal subject matter experts as required during the contract management process.
Compliance and Risk Management
- Actively monitor end-to-end procurement compliance within assigned categories, identifying root causes of non-compliance and applying risk management methods to assess and mitigate risk.
- Drive supplier improvement plans, collaboration initiatives, and corrective actions while balancing performance, risk, and relationship considerations.
Stakeholder Management
- Act as a trusted business partner and advisor to internal stakeholders, aligning procurement activities to business objectives and influencing decisions through structured, fact-based recommendations.
Team Development
- Lead, coach, and develop Procurement Executives by providing guidance on sourcing, negotiation, and contract management to build team capability and ensure consistent, high-quality execution.
Financial Acumen
- Apply financial acumen and market intelligence to category and sourcing decisions, incorporating budgeting, cost, tax, and total-cost-of-ownership considerations into commercial negotiations and business case development.
Required Skills To Be Successful:
- Strategic thinking and business acumen.
- Advanced category management and strategic sourcing methodologies.
- Proficiency in complex contract negotiations and commercial terms.
- Strong stakeholder management and influence capabilities.
What Qualifies You For The Role:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent is required.
- Postgraduate qualification such as an MBA or recognized Procurement/Supply Chain certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) is advantageous.
- 4-5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing is essential.
- Demonstrated expertise in leading strategic sourcing projects and managing key supplier relationships, preferably in Marketing and Advertising or related fields.
