Overview Of The Role:

• The Procurement Manager (UAE National) is pivotal in shaping and implementing category and sourcing strategies for Media and Marketing across Al Futtaim Group divisions. With a focus on high-value, complex projects, the role involves managing key stakeholder and supplier relationships and driving annual spend in excess of AED 100 million in compliance with AFG Procurement policy. Acting as a strategic partner, the Procurement Manager engages with cross-functional stakeholders and leads efforts to ensure procurement activities align with business objectives. This role demands proactive leadership in driving measurable value, cost savings, and risk mitigation across a diverse and dynamic stakeholder environment.

What You Will Do:

Sourcing Strategy

• Develop and own comprehensive sourcing strategies for assigned categories such as Media & Marketing, linking strategies to measurable targets like cost savings, enhanced service levels, and risk mitigation.

• Lead end-to-end sourcing projects such as RFI, RFP, and RFQ for high-value, complex initiatives, selecting appropriate sourcing and negotiation strategies and adapting tactics for optimal commercial and strategic outcomes.

Contract Management

• Lead negotiation, structuring, and lifecycle management of supplier contracts, ensuring terms, conditions, KPIs, and service level metrics protect AFG's commercial and legal interests.

• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, and other internal subject matter experts as required during the contract management process.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Actively monitor end-to-end procurement compliance within assigned categories, identifying root causes of non-compliance and applying risk management methods to assess and mitigate risk.

• Drive supplier improvement plans, collaboration initiatives, and corrective actions while balancing performance, risk, and relationship considerations.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a trusted business partner and advisor to internal stakeholders, aligning procurement activities to business objectives and influencing decisions through structured, fact-based recommendations.

Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop Procurement Executives by providing guidance on sourcing, negotiation, and contract management to build team capability and ensure consistent, high-quality execution.

Financial Acumen

• Apply financial acumen and market intelligence to category and sourcing decisions, incorporating budgeting, cost, tax, and total-cost-of-ownership considerations into commercial negotiations and business case development.

Desired Candidate Profile

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Strategic thinking and business acumen.

• Advanced category management and strategic sourcing methodologies.

• Proficiency in complex contract negotiations and commercial terms.

• Strong stakeholder management and influence capabilities.

What Qualifies You For The Role:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent is required.

• Postgraduate qualification such as an MBA or recognized Procurement/Supply Chain certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) is advantageous.

• 4-5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing is essential.

• Demonstrated expertise in leading strategic sourcing projects and managing key supplier relationships, preferably in Marketing and Advertising or related fields.