Procurement Category Manager

Job Description

My client are a leading conglomerate in the UAE. They are looking for an exceptional Category Manager to join the team to support Procurement on tech products.

• Responsible for day-to-day procurement for the organisation for assigned spend categories.
• Understand the requirements and needs of the stakeholders/project.
• Manages end-to-end Source-to-contract process working closely with requestors, Legal and all other relevant stakeholders
• Manages RFx (RFI, RFQ, RFPs) process in a timely and efficient manner.
• Continuously strive to get the best value for your money through usage of best practice sourcing process and as per corporate governance requirements.
• Establish and negotiate the price and contract terms and conditions, prepare and maintain purchasing records, reports and price lists.
• Maintain and build relationship with the existing and new suppliers to improve levels of service and establish new sources of supply.
• Ensure compliance with policy, procedures, standards and reporting requirements, plus any relevant regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Good understanding of the market trend and research potential vendors to procure the right products of right quality at right price.
• Identify and recommend improvements to existing procedure and processes, suggest changes for improving controls and reducing cost.
• Review and analyse all vendors/suppliers, supply, and price options at regular intervals.