Senior Procurement Executive (6 Month Contract)

Arab Media Group (AMG)

Dubai, UAE

Ref: RP399-26

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Global Village is part of The Arab Media Group (AMG). It is the region’s leading family and cultural entertainment destination, which is committed to providing the best in entertainment and excellence in guest experience.

Global Village is currently looking to hire a Senior Procurement Executive on a 6 month contract.

Key Accountabilities (includes, but not limited to the following):
- Develop Supplier Management strategies and toolsets; executing effective supplier sourcing and qualification through the use of balanced scorecards, develop and implement supplier rationalization tactics.
- Take ownership and accountability for the improvement of the RFP process by; coaching suppliers in the use of Oracles’ RFP module, management and development of core supplier master data and development of supplier classification in order to reduce the need for repetitive pre-qualification.
- Develop, implement and track risk mitigation and supplier / contract performance management techniques.
- Design, create, manage and interpret effective Management Reporting information and dashboards.
- Pro-actively use MRi to make calculated and well-structured recommendations in support of future planning strategies, project management and associated Procurement activities.
- Provide support, as required, to the sourcing activities of Global Village.

Competencies:

Core Competencies:
- Sound and demonstrable understanding of advanced supplier management techniques
- Experienced sourcing specialist with background in center led environments or similar
- Ability to effectively define and transform processes through recognized practices
- Effective Project Management abilities
- Good attention to detail and experienced in the development or robust, reliable and repeatable MRi.
- Organized, structured and results driven with ability to work within a highly flexible environment.
- Demonstrates natural leadership qualities over management practices

Functional Competencies:
- Professional behavior
- Assumes accountability and ownership
- Ability to work in fast paced and pressurized environments with short timelines
- Invests in others
- Team player

Requirements

- Ideally CIPS qualified or studying towards
- Diploma or greater in Business Studies
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a mature procurement function, operating best practices.
- Experience in delivering procurement transformation initiatives

About the Company

Arab Media Group (AMG), a member of Dubai Holding, is one of the region’s leading providers of media and family-oriented entertainment, delivering engaging content and creating exceptional experiences. Established in 2005, AMG has been serving a diverse regional audience through its multiple media and entertainment platforms that span across radio broadcasting, event management, and family entertainment. It currently comprises of Arabian Radio Network (ARN), Done Events and Global Village.

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Procurement Executive salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 7,000

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