Job Description

  • Manage a high-value technology spend portfolio
  • Influence strategic sourcing decisions across the business

About Our Client

Our client is a leading and well-established organisation with a strong reputation for excellence, innovation, and sustained business growth. The business continues to invest in transformation and talent, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives and build long-term careers in a dynamic environment.

Job Description

  • Lead strategic sourcing and category management initiatives across technology and IT procurement categories.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements, develop sourcing strategies, and drive procurement best practices.
  • Manage end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFI, RFP and RFQ processes, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract implementation.
  • Conduct supplier, market and spend analysis to identify opportunities, mitigate risk, and support informed decision-making.
  • Lead commercial negotiations and manage supplier relationships to deliver optimal commercial, operational and service outcomes.
  • Monitor supplier performance, ensure compliance with procurement policies, and drive continuous improvement across sourcing activities.
  • Lead, coach and develop procurement team members, providing guidance on sourcing best practices, project execution and stakeholder management while fostering a high-performance culture.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA, Finance or Engineering background preferred.
  • Minimum 7 years of procurement and strategic sourcing experience within a multinational organisation.
  • Strong experience across technology and IT sourcing categories, with exposure to leading global technology vendors.
  • Demonstrated expertise in supplier negotiations, category management, stakeholder management, and strategic sourcing.
  • Strong analytical, commercial, communication, and relationship management skills. CIPS certification and experience with SAP Ariba or other procurement platforms are advantageous.

What's on Offer

An opportunity to play a strategic role within a leading organisation, partnering with senior stakeholders and driving high-impact sourcing initiatives. The position offers strong career development prospects, exposure to complex procurement projects, and the chance to contribute to the organisation's continued growth and transformation.

Contact: Srividya Mukunthan

Quote job ref: JN-082026-7082106


Job Details

Role Level: Not Applicable Work Type: Full-Time
Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai
Company Website: https://redirect.michaelpage.com/mp-home Job Function: Procurement & Vendor Management
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