Assistant Manager - Category

Al Ghurair
Dubai
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 7+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Strategic planning","Supplier negotiation","Stakeholder management","Market research","Process improvement"]

Lead critical category-specific procurement activities, including strategic sourcing, competitive quotation gathering, cost comparisons, and supplier negotiations. Align procurement strategies with company objectives through long-term purchase agreements and supplier performance monitoring using spend analysis and procure-lens dashboards. Ensure compliance, maintain accurate contract and procurement records, and coordinate technical evaluations, submittals, and E-auction/vendor onboarding with internal stakeholders to meet timelines and SLAs.

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Al Ghurair
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Assistant Manager - Category

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Job Summary

Lead critical category-specific procurement activities, including strategic sourcing, competitive quotation gathering, cost comparisons, and supplier negotiations. Align procurement strategies with company objectives through long-term purchase agreements and supplier performance monitoring using spend analysis and procure-lens dashboards. Ensure compliance, maintain accurate contract and procurement records, and coordinate technical evaluations, submittals, and E-auction/vendor onboarding with internal stakeholders to meet timelines and SLAs.
Location: Dubai
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Align procurement strategies with company objectives and long-term goals.
  • •Plan and establish long-term purchase agreements and facilitate discussions with suppliers and stakeholders on performance metrics.
  • •Conduct market research, collect competitive quotations, and prepare cost comparison sheets for RF items.
  • •Coordinate technical evaluations with project/design teams, negotiate commercial/technical terms, and manage contract signing and record-keeping.
  • •Monitor Procure Lens dashboards for SLAs and procurement timelines; track and update ICV certificates and maintain procurement transparency/compliance records.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
  • •Minimum 7 years of relevant GCC experience.
  • •Minimum 7 years of experience in procurement, contract, and category.
  • •Ability to conduct market research and identify potential suppliers and emerging trends.
  • •Knowledge of procurement compliance, legal/regulatory requirements, and In-Country Value (ICV) certificate tracking.
Experience:7+ yearsGCC experienceProcurementContractsCategory management
Education:Bachelor's in Civil Engineering
Skills:Strategic planningSupplier negotiationStakeholder managementMarket researchProcess improvement
Tech Stack:Procure LensProcure Lens DashboardE-AuctionSLAsSpend analysisICV certificates

Company Brief

Al Ghurair
Diversified UAE-based family conglomerate with businesses across manufacturing, real estate, foods, and investments. Operates multiple subsidiaries and brands serving industrial, commercial, and consumer markets across the Middle East and beyond.
Industry: Conglomerates & Holding Companies
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 1960
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