Assistant Category Manager at Al Ghurair Group
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 27

Salary

12000.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 26

Experience

8 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Industry

Transportation & Logistics

Description

STRATEGIC:

Align procurement strategies with company objectives and long-term goals

Plan and establish strategic long-term purchase agreements (LTPA) for targeted items yearly.

Facilitate strategic discussions with key suppliers and stakeholders to address performance metrics.

Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and emerging trends within the industry.

Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements across procurement processes.

Review spend analysis and savings reports data in Dashboard to evaluate procurement effectiveness.

 

OPERATIONAL:

Review and track ICV data in Procure Lens, ensuring valid ICV certificates from major vendors for Critical procurement items in relevant category

Collect a minimum of three competitive quotations from potential suppliers

Prepare Preliminary Cost Comparison (CC) sheets for RF items to evaluate pricing.

Coordinate with the project team and design department for thorough technical evaluations.

Negotiate with suppliers to ensure adherence to technical specifications and commercial terms.

Coordinate with suppliers for technical submittals for Operation/client approval.

Collect approved signed contracts, issuing one copy to the supplier and C&C Department for record-keeping.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT:

Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Business Units, Contracts & Commercial (C&C) Department, and Design teams, to finalize contract versions and ensure smooth execution.

Liaise with the PSSC team to facilitate E-Auction processes, vendor onboarding, performance feedback, and internal stakeholder reviews.

Support the Category Manager in conducting annual vendor performance reviews and implementing corrective actions.

PRODUCT / PROCESS IMPROVEMENT:

Monitor the Procure Lens Dashboard to track Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and ensure procurement activities meet agreed timelines.

Maintain accurate records of contract logs, orders, and procurement activities to support transparency and compliance.

Coordinate the collection of valid In-Country Value (ICV) certificates from vendors and ensure records are updated for vendors with expired certificates.

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Responsibilities
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