Category Sourcing Associate - Business Services Procurement
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MIDDLE EAST MANPOWER SERVICES
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Full Time
Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
04 Dec, 26
Salary
0.0
Posted On
05 Sep, 26
Experience
0 year(s) or above
Remote Job
Yes
Telecommute
Yes
Sponsor Visa
Yes
Skills
Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Description
About the Requirements: Manage the end-to-end preparation and execution of RFx activities, including RFPs, RFQs, tenders, supplier evaluations, and bid assessments.
Support supplier negotiations and contribute to the selection and recommendation of suppliers.
Develop sourcing calendars and support demand planning activities for the category.
Conduct market research and provide insights on supply markets, pricing structures, opportunities, and risks.
Prepare Statements of Work (SOW), business requirements, tender documentation, and sourcing reports.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance standards, and approval processes.
Collaborate with stakeholders across Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, and Business functions to deliver sourcing initiatives.
Monitor and report on procurement savings, vendor performance, and sourcing outcomes.
Identify opportunities to improve sourcing processes and procurement efficiency.
About You: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, or a related discipline.
8-12 years of relevant sourcing, procurement, category management, or purchasing experience.
Previous experience as a Purchasing Officer, Category Buyer, Procurement Specialist, or similar procurement-related role.
Strong experience with RFx management, supplier evaluations, and vendor negotiations.
Knowledge of business services sourcing and vendor management practices.
Experience building sourcing calendars and managing supplier sourcing activities.
Strong communication, analytical, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
Experience using SAP, Ariba, Oracle, or other major ERP/procurement systems is preferred.
Professional certifications such as CSCP, CIPS, or PSM will be considered an advantage.
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