Head - Category Operations And Technology

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CORPORATE SERVICES

Head – Category Operations & Technology

At Dubai Airports, every role is crafted to drive impact at scale. Within Corporate Services, Category Management is not just a function—it is a strategic enabler that empowers our airport to evolve, innovate, and respond with agility in an ever-changing global environment. As we expand our capabilities, we need forward-thinking leaders who can shape sourcing strategies and deliver value far beyond savings.

What You’ll Deliver

• You will define and lead strategic sourcing plans for airport operations and technology, embedding procurement into capital project cycles and IT roadmaps to enable operational resilience and digital transformation.
• You will lead commercial negotiations for complex, high-value contracts, establishing innovative commercial models and building long-term strategic supplier partnerships.
• You will design and oversee supplier governance frameworks, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and proactively manage risk across critical vendor relationships.
• You will collaborate with executive stakeholders across IT, Operations, and Engineering, ensuring sourcing strategies align with business planning, infrastructure needs, and long-term growth objectives.
• You will shape category team capability through mentorship and digital enablement, driving maturity, analytics adoption, and performance-led procurement delivery.
  
  

• You'll have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, Information Technology, or Supply Chain Management; a Master’s degree or MBA is preferred. Additionally, a professional certification such as CIPS (MCIPS/FCIPS) or equivalent is highly desirable.
• You'll have a minimum of 7-10 years of relevant experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing technology and/or operational categories in complex or regulated environments.
• You'll have a demonstrated expertise in leading commercial negotiations, building supplier partnerships, and integrating procurement strategy into enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Lastly, you'll have strong leadership skills with a track record of developing teams, driving digital adoption, and influencing senior stakeholders across cross-functional domains.