Assistant Procurement Manager

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of procurement strategies aligned with operational and business requirements.
• Manage supplier and vendor relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct supplier sourcing, market research, supplier evaluations, and benchmarking activities.
• Assist with commercial negotiations, contract administration, and supplier performance management.
• Oversee day-to-day procurement activities, ensuring timely processing of purchase requests and purchase orders.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement requirements and deliver effective sourcing solutions.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, and service standards.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual obligations, and applicable regulations.
• Support risk management initiatives relating to suppliers, contracts, and supply chain continuity.
• Contribute to spend analysis, cost-saving initiatives, and procurement reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, systems, and efficiencies.
• Support the implementation and utilisation of procurement technologies and digital platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or team leadership capacity.
• Experience within one or more of the following sectors is preferred:
• Hospitality
• Facilities Management
• Construction
• Aviation
• Events
• Property Management
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, strategic sourcing, and contract negotiation.
• Good understanding of the UAE supplier market.
• Experience using ERP systems; Oracle Procurement experience is advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Skills

• Strategic Sourcing

• Vendor & Supplier Management

• Contract Negotiation
• Procurement Planning
• Spend Analysis
• Cost Optimisation
• Procurement Compliance

• Supplier Performance Management

• ERP Systems

• Reporting & Analytics

• Relationship Management
• If you are a commercially focused procurement professional with strong supplier management and negotiation skills and are looking to take the next step in your career, we would welcome your application.