Strategic Sourcing & Contracts Manager

Robert Walters

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ref: NP316-182

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our Client is a large local group based in Abu Dhabi. In addition to providing excellent services to customers, they are known to be one of the best employers in the region.

The Strategic Sourcing & Contracts Manager will report directly to a Procurement Director while being responsible to:
- Set up the sourcing function and shift purchasing from tactical to strategic sourcing.
- Hire and manage a team of multiple category leaders
- Set up processes, and procedures in line with international standards.
- Be involved in negotiations and contract management from a procurement perspective.
- Manage categories such as Facilities, MRO, CAPEX, Marketing, IT, Professional Services, Travel, and F&B

Requirements

- Must have a Bachelor's degree preferably in procurement or equivalent.
- Must have 7+ years procurement experience with significant contributions in strategic sourcing and negotiations.
- Must have experience with indirect categories such as facilities management, marketing, IT, travel, and F&B (among others).
- Preferably have experience in setting up a strategic sourcing function including best practices
- Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.

About the Company

Robert Walters is one of the world's largest specialist professional recruitment consultancies with 53 offices spanning 24 countries.

We've helped thousands of professionals find permanent, contract and interim roles with leading global corporations, small to medium sized companies and innovative start ups. Our specialist recruitment focus includes: accountancy and finance, banking, engineering, operations, legal, IT, sales, marketing, procurement & logistics, HR and support/administration.

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