Senior Specialist – Material & Category Management
STAR SERVICES LLC. Abu Dhabi
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Specialist Material & Category Management
Job Purpose:
Responsible for end-to-end material and category management within eMarketplace platforms, including material master data analysis, inventory planning, demand forecasting, spend analysis, and category sourcing strategy development. Ensures accurate material evaluation, category strategy preparation, and effective vendor/tender management to support procurement and commercial excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform detailed material data analysis (specifications, product groups, part numbers, manufacturers).
- Conduct spend analysis, demand forecasting, and prepare 5-year category framework agreements.
- Develop category scope of work and technical evaluation criteria.
- Define category sourcing strategy, including sourcing models, bidding approach, and negotiation strategy.
- Prepare tender/RFQ packages (technical & commercial scope, bidder lists, framework agreements, and documentation).
- Review vendor clarifications, evaluate bids, and support technical and commercial assessments.
- Ensure accurate material master management, inventory planning, and supplier categorization.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
- Strong technical background in Material Management & Category Management.
- Experience in e-tendering / online procurement platforms (eMarketplace).
- Proven skills in material analysis, inventory planning, and demand forecasting.
- Knowledge of sourcing methodologies, spend analysis, and vendor evaluation.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and documentation skills.
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