Assistant Procurement Manager GMG Dubai

Full time @GMG posted 3 weeks ago
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Job Description

Assistant Procurement Manager plays a key role in managing sourcing activities, developing category plans, and ensuring procurement aligns with business needs. Reporting to the Manager – Procurement, this role independently handles tenders, supports the development of sourcing strategies, and drives procurement initiatives to achieve cost savings, mitigate risks, and enhance supplier performance. The Assistant Manager collaborates with stakeholders across the business to ensure efficient procurement execution and continuous improvement of processes.

Job Description

  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned categories to align with business objectives.
  • Lead end to end tender processes, including supplier identification, RFx development, bid evaluation, and contract negotiation.
  • Conduct detailed spend analysis and market research to identify cost saving opportunities and inform category plans.
  • Support the development of category strategies by gathering data on spend trends, supplier performance, and market conditions.
  • Collaborate with business units to understand procurement requirements and translate them into actionable sourcing plans.
  • Manage supplier relationships, ensuring performance meets agreed KPIs and SLAs, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Identify and address risks in the supply chain, implementing mitigation strategies to protect business operations.
  • Ensure procurement processes adhere to policies, compliance standards, and best practices.
  • Track and report on key procurement metrics, such as cost savings, supplier performance, and compliance.
  • People Management
  • Provide guidance and mentoring to junior team members, helping to develop their procurement skills and expertise.
  • Foster strong collaboration across internal teams to align on procurement initiatives and ensure smooth project execution.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to manage procurement activities and resolve issues promptly

Functional/Technical Competencies

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of strategic sourcing, category management, and tendering processes.
  • Analytical skills to conduct spend analysis, supplier assessments, and market benchmarking.
  • Proficiency in contract negotiation and supplier performance management.
  • 2 years experience with procurement systems and ERP platforms for managing sourcing activities and procurement data.
  • Knowledge of procurement policies, compliance frameworks, and risk management strategies.

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