Assistant Manager - Procurement
Job Location : UAE
Key Responsibilities :
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned categories to align with business objectives.
• Lead end-to-end tender processes, including supplier identification, RFx development, bid evaluation, and contract negotiation.
• Conduct detailed spend analysis and market research to identify cost-saving opportunities and inform category plans.
• Support the development of category strategies by gathering data on spend trends, supplier performance, and market conditions.
• Collaborate with business units to understand procurement requirements and translate them into actionable sourcing plans.
• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring performance meets agreed KPIs and SLAs, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and address risks in the supply chain, implementing mitigation strategies to protect business operations.
• Ensure procurement processes adhere to policies, compliance standards, and best practices.
• Track and report on key procurement metrics, such as cost savings, supplier performance, and compliance.