Senior Manager Procurement

Overview

Overview Of The Role

The Senior Manager for Facilities Management is responsible for leading strategic procurement initiatives across business units or functions, covering AED 800M of Third-Party spend. The role involves developing and implementing category strategies that include both Hard (e.g., mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) and Soft Services (e.g., cleaning, landscaping, and security), ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and delivering cost-effective solutions. The portfolio also includes the management of Automotive-related facilities. Leading and mentoring a small team of Sourcing Managers, key activities include third-party vendor management, performance tracking, and ensuring year-on-year cost savings and efficiency improvements in collaboration with stakeholders.

What You Will Do: Strategic Procurement Leadership:

• Category Strategy Development: Define clear, measurable objectives by analyzing market data, stakeholder input, and organizational needs.
• Scenario Planning: Conduct total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, should-cost modelling, and mapping value chains to identify optimization opportunities.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure adherence to procurement policies, budgets, and regulatory requirements, taking corrective actions as needed.
• Project Management: Plan, organize, and manage procurement projects with clear objectives, timelines, and resource allocation

Demand Management:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to balance business needs and procurement strategies.
• Identify cost-effective methods to achieve business objectives, ensuring resource optimization.

Supplier Relationship Management:

• Lead the Source-to-Contract (S2C) 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, and demonstrate political astuteness to influence decision-making processes.

Required Skills: Required skills to be successful:

• Expertise in category strategies, total cost analysis, and ecosystem mapping.
• Experience in monitoring end-to-end compliance and executing risk mitigation plans.
• Skilled in supplier lifecycle management, collaboration, and performance evaluation.
• Proficiency in budget discussions and understanding procurement KPIs.
• Familiarity with procurement systems and e-catalogue management.
• Proven ability to influence decisions, manage cross-functional teams, and build long-term relationships.
• Strong communication skills and ability to drive and manage change effectively

Role: What equips you for the role:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• CIPS (or equivalent) qualification highly desirable.
• 7–10 years of procurement experience, preferably in category management and/or
• supplier management.
• Proven experience in project management and procurement tools.
• Excellent written and spoken English; additional languages are a plus.
• Desirable experience within Automotive industry