Sr. Category Specialist

Majid Al Futtaim
Cairo
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Procurement & SourcingExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Stakeholder management","Negotiation","Analytical thinking","Problem-solving","Integrity"]

Lead strategic and operational procurement for FM categories, supporting multiple FM projects with approximately AED 50–100M annual spend. Own sourcing strategies, manage RFQs/RFPs and eSourcing/eAuctions, and negotiate supplier pricing and contracts/LOIs. Drive TCO and cost-savings analysis, manage and develop suppliers, and perform market/category research to improve performance. Partner with stakeholders to ensure governance and continuously improve procurement processes.

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Majid Al Futtaim
Majid Al Futtaim
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Sr. Category Specialist

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Job Summary

Lead strategic and operational procurement for FM categories, supporting multiple FM projects with approximately AED 50–100M annual spend. Own sourcing strategies, manage RFQs/RFPs and eSourcing/eAuctions, and negotiate supplier pricing and contracts/LOIs. Drive TCO and cost-savings analysis, manage and develop suppliers, and perform market/category research to improve performance. Partner with stakeholders to ensure governance and continuously improve procurement processes.
Location: Cairo
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead procurement activities across FM categories supporting projects with approximately AED 50–100M annual spend.
  • •Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives, legal requirements, and internal policies.
  • •Manage RFQs/RFPs, bidding, eSourcing and eAuctions, supplier negotiations, and contract/LOI finalization.
  • •Analyze supplier proposals using TCO and costing analysis to negotiate pricing and track annual savings.
  • •Identify, evaluate, onboard, and manage suppliers while monitoring performance and maintaining strategic supplier relationships.

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum 3 years’ experience in contracting or category management, with the ability to drive continuous improvement.
  • •Strong understanding and practical application of best-in-class procurement processes, systems, and practices.
  • •Working knowledge of procurement systems including SAP Ariba, Microsoft AX, Oracle, and eRFx.
  • •Customer-focused stakeholder management with strong influencing, relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • •Bachelor’s degree preferred and a professional procurement qualification such as MCIPS.
Experience:3+ yearsProcurementCategory managementContractingFMFacilities management
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Stakeholder managementNegotiationAnalytical thinkingProblem-solvingIntegrity
Certifications:MCIPS
Tech Stack:SAP AribaMicrosoft AXOracleERFxESourcingEAuctionsRFQRFPLOI

Company Brief

Majid Al Futtaim
Emirati-owned diversified lifestyle conglomerate operating shopping malls, retail (including Carrefour franchise), leisure, hotels, and real estate across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, serving hundreds of millions of customers annually.
Industry: Conglomerates & Holding Companies
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Funding: Private Equity Backed
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 1992
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