Procurement Manager

Job description / Role

Location

Dubai, UAE

Contract type

Fixed-term (4 months)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join our team on a 4-month maternity cover contract. Based in Dubai, the Procurement Manager will oversee procurement operations across multiple business units, ensuring cost efficiency, supplier performance, and compliance with company policies. The role requires a strong background in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration.

What you'll do

1. Procurement strategy & execution
Manage procurement activities across different business units, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and service standards.
Drive sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and supplier selection.

2. Supplier & stakeholder management
Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Monitor supplier performance, resolve issues, and enforce compliance with contractual obligations.
Partner with business units to understand requirements and deliver effective procurement solutions.

3. Operational excellence
Ensure timely and accurate processing of purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and contracts.
Oversee compliance with procurement policies, governance standards, and audit requirements.
Implement procurement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

4. Risk & financial management
Mitigate supply chain and contractual risks through proactive management.
Track procurement spend, monitor budgets, and provide reporting to senior leadership.
Support financial planning with procurement data and insights.

What you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field (CIPS certification is an advantage).
• 5+ years of procurement experience, including in multinational, tech, FMCG or telco industry.
• Proven track record in supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost optimization.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across functions.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus.

About the Company

We are a brand that aims to simplify people's lives by revolutionizing the transportation industry. A brand that strives to inspire everyone it interacts with, and supports every single person who dares to believe. #BeCareem

Careem is the MENA region's leading ride-hailing service and newest Tech Unicorn. With 30% monthly growth, we now operate in 50+ cities across 11 countries and host over 6 million users. With our recent Series D funding success, we are positioned on the cusp of significant scale and well on target to deliver our goal of creating one million jobs in the region by 2018.