Procurement Manager - Indirect

Michael Page

Abu Dhabi, Dubai, UAE

Ref: HP350-2462

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

A 1bn turnover FMCG business based in the UAE are currently on the lookout for an Indirect Procurement Manager who will develop and implement indirect sourcing strategies, manage key supplier relationships, negotiate and implement improvement category strategies to reduce total cost of ownership.

Job Responsibilities:
• Ensure appropriate category management teams are in place
• Develop, validate and communicate innovative sourcing strategies for responsible spend categories in alignment with Strategic Sourcing process and Procurement Best Practices
• Perform the role of the Procurement Business Partner to ensure alignment of business and procurement strategies, report procurement performance to joint objectives, P2P compliance and early involvement in NPD
• Identify and drive cost reductions, supplier consolidation, service delivery improvements, process efficiencies, risk mitigation and standardization across Citigroup businesses.
• Analyze business processes and determine opportunities achieved through influencing supply and demand of services
• Lead cross-functional teams comprised of stakeholders from multiple business units in the development and execution of indirect sourcing strategies, Requests for Proposal, supplier selection, negotiation and contracting processes.
• Analyze supplier proposals, structure and negotiate supply agreements and manage supplier relations and performance.
• Establish strong supplier and business relationships.
• Maintain industry and subject matter expertise for designated indirect categories. Report on category trends and best practices driving best-in-class purchasing practices for designated categories.
• Establish reputation within Procurement organization and business units for designated categories. Develop and grow relationship with business unit leadership promoting and expanding Procurement’s influence.
• Coordinate all administrative requirements including approved supplier program, supplier diversity, contract management system, procure-to-pay system, technology related metrics and reporting.
• This position interacts with all levels of management, including senior management, at both Citigroup and at suppliers.
• Works closely with the EMEA Sourcing Category leads for indirect services to ensure that the region model is adopted and implemented where possible and appropriate in accordance with business needs.

Requirements

• Generalist indirect sourcing experience required, preferably in Middle East and Africa.
• Experience in leading strategic sourcing programs and program management.
• Proven experience working in cross-functional teams, obtaining consensus.
• Experience sourcing indirect services in banking sector desirable.
• Outsourcing experience desirable.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.

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Procurement Manager salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 17,500

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