Apply for this job First Basic information Job role Management Career level Management (6-10 years) Keywords Procurement - entertainment - manager - MCIPS - CIPS - APICS - CSCP People Second Description Working closely with the category lead in Dubai to deliver the strategic roadmap and annual budget for the F&B Category in association with the Business needs and requirements. Creating and implementing sourcing strategies on a project level in compliance with the legal, internal policies, good practices, and business goals. Managing and leading complex sourcing activities for new project development and achieving agreed milestones and key development timelines. Leveraging opportunities for consolidation, standardization, and scoping to improve costs. Analyzing supplier offers and quantifying total costs of ownership (TCO). Meeting or exceeding annual sourcing goals and savings targets for the organization's spend. Managing price negotiation and finalization of commercial supply agreements/contracts in close alignment with the organization's Legal. Analyzing industry and markets to identify and demonstrate emerging trends for business benefits. Mapping, analyzing, and interpreting data on current spend patterns, identifying cost drivers and opportunities. Developing and managing supplier relationships, including supplier performance management. Actively participating in continuously improving procurement processes and governance. Actively communicating with the stakeholders across OpCos and developing digital platforms to meet the KPI and SLA set. Regular reporting of sourcing/negotiation strategies and outcomes. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team to achieve targeted outcomes and drive success. Oversee the timely delivery of projects, ensuring alignment with F&B category strategies and organizational objectives. Requirements Bachelor's degree from a reputable university. Minimum 7 – 10 years of experience in a similar role and a minimum of 15 – 17 years’ experience in Procurement. Experience in a large Direct Procurement organization, specifically the F&B Category, dealing with multiple sourcing activities. Fitout or constructions Background is a Must. Experience in negotiating big deals within the F&B Category. Experience in Procurement within "Shared Services" is a plus to provide oversight for all procurement RFX processes for smooth delivery of shared service operations to procurement category managers. Experience in spend analysis and strategy development. In-depth understanding and practice of best-in-class procurement processes, systems, and practices. Knowledge of contract terms and conditions, and in country's laws and regulations. Excellent capability of assessing legal and business risk when making decisions concerning contractual commitments. Customer-focused & takes time to understand the needs of the business, partnering, influencing, and negotiation skills. Experience in using E-sourcing platforms and ERPs, preferably ORACLE, ARIBA and COUPA MCIPS/CIPS/APICS-CSCP (Preferred) MBA from a premier institute (Optional) Third Company information Industry Entertainment Area Heliopolis
