Assistant Manager – Indirect Procurement (UAE National)
Role Overview
The Assistant Manager will manage indirect procurement activities and drive cost optimization and supplier relationships.
The scope covers HR, IT, Marketing, Administration, and Corporate Services.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
The Assistant Manager will manage indirect procurement activities and drive cost optimization and supplier relationships.
The scope covers HR, IT, Marketing, Administration, and Corporate Services.
Key responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end sourcing, including RFQs, RFPs, tender evaluations, negotiations, and purchase orders.
- Develop sourcing strategies and negotiate competitive pricing, contracts, payment terms, and SLAs.
- Manage supplier relationships, evaluate performance, and ensure service delivery.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet business requirements and procurement timelines.
- Find cost savings through spend analysis, supplier consolidation, and contract optimization.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval matrices, and contractual obligations.
- Monitor procurement KPIs and report savings, supplier performance, and spend.
- Improve procurement processes and operational efficiency.
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
- Relevant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supplier management.
Required skills
- Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP or procurement systems.
- CIPS certification is an advantage.
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