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Sourcing Manager

Dubai Permanent View Job Description
In this role as a Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible to oversee and manage all sourcing activities for the assigned category of spend, ensuring they are completed efficiently, cost-effectively, and in alignment with group standards and departmental goals.
  • Opportunity to work with a large growing organisation
  • Lead and manage end-to-end procurement for the assigned category

About Our Client

Our client is a large organisation with a global presence, specialising in the different industries. With a network of operations that spans various countries, they pride themselves on their commitment to quality and innovation. Their robust procurement and supply chain department plays a crucial role in supporting their growth and success.

Job Description

  • Strategic Sourcing: Coordinate and manage all sourcing activities within the assigned category to achieve cost optimization while meeting quality and timeline expectations, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to proactively plan and clarify requirements, translating them into RFIs/RFPs and negotiating scopes of work.
  • Vendor Management: Conduct vendor selection, negotiate terms and conditions, perform quarterly performance reviews, and ensure adherence to organizational standards.
  • Process Oversight: Supervise the end-to-end sourcing process with a focus on transparency, integrity, and confidentiality, leveraging e-sourcing platforms where required.
  • Team Leadership: Manage and coach a team of sourcing specialists and procurement executives, allocate tasks, ensure compliance with procurement policies, and support team development through technical knowledge sharing and best practices.

The Successful Applicant

  • Educational Background and Experience:
    • Graduate in any discipline with 5-7 years of proven experience in a procurement function, preferably within the UAE in a centralized procurement model.
    • Demonstrated expertise in managing assigned commodities or categories with a strong focus on cost optimization and quality assurance.
  • Technical Knowledge:
    • In-depth understanding of assigned categories, including vendor capabilities, cost structures, and supply chain dynamics.
    • Proficient in using ERPs (preferably Oracle or JD Edwards); experience with SAP Ariba sourcing is an advantage.
  • Skills and Market Understanding:
    • Exceptional relationship management skills to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
    • Strong analytical abilities and negotiation skills to evaluate market trends and secure favorable terms.
  • Competencies and Leadership:
    • Core competencies include integrity and trust, customer focus, collaboration, learning agility, and drive for results.
    • Managerial capabilities such as delegation, prioritization, talent identification, and team development.

What's on Offer

  • Professional Growth Opportunities: Exposure to a dynamic procurement environment with access to advanced tools like Oracle/JD Edwards and SAP Ariba, offering opportunities for skill enhancement and career progression.
  • Collaborative Work Culture: Be part of a centralized procurement team in a supportive and diverse workplace that values integrity, trust, and collaboration.
Contact
Srividya Mukunthan
Quote job ref
JN-112024-6595177

Job summary

Sector
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Procurement Management
Industry
Retail
Location
Dubai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Srividya Mukunthan
Job reference
JN-112024-6595177