About the job
JOB TITLE
Sr. Category Specialist | MAF Global Solutions | Procurement
Role Summary
The Category Senior Specialist role is responsible for managing procurement activities within a subset of the Human Capital categories, including outsourcing agencies, recruiting agencies, travel, and consultancy, across all operating countries and Majid Al Futtaim Operating Companies. This role involves implementing sourcing strategies, conducting tenders and negotiations, and executing contracts.
ROLE PROFILE
Works in close collaboration with internal business stakeholders to gather requirements for sourcing activities while meeting cost savings initiatives.
Support cost-savings initiatives as established by the category lead to ensure cost optimization opportunities being met while ensuring continuous improvement.
Provide strategic inputs and supply market information to guide business decisions and act as a conduit for procurement activities .
Coordinate negotiations, contract development, contract implementation, and supplier contract compliance .
Develop, implement, and report to stakeholders meaningful KPIs that accurately demonstrate performance .
Lead the suppliers and stakeholders of the supply chain through effective engagement and communication by delivering supplier awareness programs.
Adhere to procurement processes and protocol and apply appropriate solutions for issues for stakeholders.
Manage complex sourcing, contracting, and supply management activities for assigned categories through a defined sourcing methodology (RFx).
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, finance, or in a related field, based on the categories managed and a professional Procurement qualification (e.g. MCIPS) is a plus.
Min 3 years of experience in a related/similar senior Procurement position.
Min 6 years of overall experience in Procurement.
Experience in a large indirect and direct Procurement organization dealing with multiple contract types covering Marketing and digital Marketing services
Experience in Procurement sourcing and oversight for all procurement RFX process for smooth delivery of operations to procurement category managers
Working knowledge of Procurement and Contract Management related software a plus.
What We Offer
At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.
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