Associate Specialist - Category Management (Upcoming)

Dubai Airports

Dubai, UAE

Ref: RP729-140

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

THIS IS WHERE INFLUENCE SPREADS

CORPORATE SERVICES

ASSOCIATE SPECIALIST- CATEGORY MANAGEMENT

We work at a fast pace. Corporate Services is no different. Their business processes are fundamental to our becoming a global competitor that can respond quickly to any change. This may be a diverse, complex business, but departments such as Finance and Procurement make us an agile one.

What you'll deliver
• The Associate Specialist will support execution of strategic and operational sourcing initiatives.
• You will support Category Manager across the strategic sourcing cycle and help in gathering and collating supply market information, preparing RFP documents, collate clarifications from suppliers.
• You will co-lead the tactical sourcing/ spot buys with category manager, recommend and negotiate with suppliers based on the evaluations and negotiations for tactical purchases.
• You will obtain approval on finalized contracts / purchase orders as per the approved delegation of authority.

Requirements

What you bring
• You will hold a minimum of Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, finance, or in a related field, based on the categories managed and a professional Procurement qualification (eg. CIPS)
• You should have at least 2-4 years of experience in strategic and operational sourcing.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (preferably Oracle), and Advanced Excel is highly desirable.
• Regional / industry knowledge of relevant categories will be advantageous.

Life at Dubai Airports
Fast-moving and fast-growing, Dubai Airports is a business that's all about delivering great airport experiences, 24 hours a day. Life here means always pushing - and being pushed - to work better and smarter. With us, you'll be encouraged to be the best you can be. You'll be part of the team that connects the world. And at every opportunity, you'll go beyond; delivering an advanced, innovative future for yourself and our business, and making an impact that delivers for Dubai.

About the Company

THIS IS WHERE THE FUTURE STARTS

We're going to become the best airports in the world. How? Because we deliver exceptional customer experiences through innovative and agile service propositions. We make a significant impact on our industry and the rest of the world. And we're central to Dubai's future as a global hub.

Our business is built on the brilliant ideas and unwavering dedication of our people. Together, we're shaping Dubai and truly connecting the world. For you, it means the chance to grow, challenge and innovate in a fast-paced, diverse, international environment. You'll break boundaries and deliver exceptional every day. You'll think big and act boldly. Most important, you'll create amazing airport experiences for millions of people, and reinvent them for millions more.

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Associate salaries in UAE

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