Transguard Workforce Solutions is the UAE\xe2\x80\x99s leading provider of unique and innovative HR solutions. With a decade of experience in the region and a team that possesses extensive knowledge of the market, we provide a fully integrated HR solution.
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Specialist - Category Management for our client to be based out of their Dubai office.
Purpose-
The Specialist will provide inputs in developing category strategy/plans, assign requisitions to Category Associate Specialists and execute strategic sourcing and monitoring operational sourcing.
Responsibilities-
Manage, guide and monitor the execution of strategic and operational sourcing processes.
Review requisitions received, and assign requisition to category specialists for action, based on workload and sourcing route (strategic or operational sourcing).
Review requisitions submitted by end users and required information to enable sourcing is available. Request clarifications from end users if adequate information is not available.
Recommend suppliers based on the evaluations and negotiations and submit for approval as per delegation of authority.
Negotiate with suppliers and obtain approval of finalized contracts / purchase orders as per the approved delegation of authority.
Define and execute sourcing strategies in close collaboration with the business stakeholders for the respective spend categories.
Set up contracts in Oracle.
Support the development of multi-year category strategies and plans to achieve maximum lifecycle value from assigned spend categories.
Represent company\'s Supply Management internally and externally.
Skills
Skills:
Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in business, engineering, finance, or in a related field, based on the categories managed.
Professional Procurement qualification (eg. CIPS)
Candidates must have experience in procurement and category management, preferably in Aviation industry.