Job Description

Description:
Job Title: Procurement Center of Excellence (CoE) Coordinator
Department: Central Procurement Department (CPD)
Location: Dubai - On Site
Reports To: Head of Procurement CoE / Director of Central Procurement
Job Type: Temporary - 6 Months
Job Summary:
The Procurement CoE Coordinator plays a pivotal role in ensuring alignment, collaboration, and standardization across all procurement verticals in a centralized procurement environment. This role serves as the backbone of coordination across various teams and acts as a strategic enabler by consolidating data, preparing insightful monthly and quarterly reports for executive leadership, and ensuring continuous improvement initiatives are tracked and communicated. The Coordinator will work closely with stakeholders across procurement, business units, finance, and compliance to maintain a high-performing and transparent procurement function.
Key Responsibilities:
Cross-Vertical Coordination:

• Serve as the central liaison between procurement verticals (Category Management, Vendor Management, Contracts, Compliance, Operations, etc.).

• Facilitate information exchange, issue resolution, and project updates across all teams.

• Ensure all verticals are aligned with CPD objectives, processes, and timelines.

Reporting & Analytics:

• Prepare and consolidate monthly and quarterly procurement performance reports for senior management.

• Track KPIs, savings, risk indicators, and compliance metrics across teams.

• Analyze data to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities.

Process & Knowledge Management:

• Maintain and update procurement knowledge assets, templates, tools, and SOPs.

• Support standardization and documentation of procurement best practices.

• Coordinate efforts for process improvement and digital transformation initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support procurement planning, reporting, and audit readiness.

• Assist with preparing materials for executive meetings, steering committees, and strategic reviews.

• Act as the point of contact for centralized reporting and updates to business units.

1. Technical Proficiency in Procurement Platforms

• Strong technical proficiency in procurement platforms such as Oracle Fusion, SAP Ariba, Coupa, or equivalent, with the ability to extract, analyze, and present data effectively.

• Digital fluency and ability to navigate procurement technologies and reporting tools

2. Change Management & Communication

• Experience supporting change management initiatives and communicating process changes across diverse stakeholder groups.

3. Governance & Compliance Oversight

• Support procurement governance by ensuring adherence to policies, audit readiness, and documentation standards.

Project Coordination:

• Support the rollout and monitoring of procurement initiatives, including policy implementation, sustainability goals, and technology adoption.

• Track project milestones, risks, and deliverables in collaboration with vertical leads.