Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Category Management
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Prepare and conduct negotiations and manage indirect procurement demands across the region based on demand, market, and supplier analysis.
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Responsible for managing procurement activities related to logistics, transportation, warehousing, and supply chain services while ensuring cost optimization, vendor performance, timely deliveries, and compliance with company policies.
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Ensure long-term, cost-efficient, and reliable supply while maintaining required quality standards.
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Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned indirect procurement categories.
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Support supplier selection, tendering, contract negotiations, and supplier performance management.
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Ensure adherence to legal, compliance, and internal procurement requirements.
Stakeholder & Supplier Management
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Cooperate closely with internal customers to achieve optimal procurement outcomes for required purchasing volumes.
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Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
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Act as a trusted procurement partner supporting business requirements and operational needs.
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Drive supplier collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives.
Cost Optimization & Process Improvement
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Monitor, analyze, and structure purchasing volumes within categories such as Services & Goods, Travel & Fleet, IT & Real Estate.
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Continuously identify opportunities for cost reduction, process optimization, and end-user enhancements.
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Support implementation of productivity measures including tenders, negotiations, and sourcing initiatives.
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Contribute to procurement process standardization and efficiency improvements.
KPI & Strategy Execution
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Ensure transparency and monitoring of procurement KPIs and support achievement of defined targets.
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Contribute to the regional implementation of global procurement strategies in a locally tailored manner.
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Support reporting, analytics, and governance activities related to indirect procurement.
Requirements
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University degree in a relevant field such as Economics, Engineering, Business Administration, or similar specialization.
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8-10 years of relevant professional experience in indirect procurement or a comparable function.
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Proven track record in defining and implementing productivity and cost-saving measures through tenders and negotiations.
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Strong negotiation, analytical, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
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Experience working in international and cross-cultural environments.
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Service-oriented mindset with strong collaboration and teamwork capabilities.
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Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
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Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
We Value
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Experience in multinational or shared service environments.
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Exposure to regional procurement operations across Middle East and India markets.
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Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
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Passion for driving operational excellence and achieving challenging targets.
