Head - Category Operations And Technology

Head - Category Operations And Technology Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)Nationality Any Nationality Vacancy1 Vacancy Job Description Job Description THIS IS WHERE INFLUENCE SPREADSCORPORATE SERVICESHead Category Operations & Technology At Dubai Airports, every role is crafted to drive impact at scale. Within Corporate Services, Category Management is not just a function it is a strategic enabler that empowers our airport to evolve, innovate, and respond with agility in an ever-changing global environment. As we expand our capabilities, we need forward-thinking leaders who can shape sourcing strategies and deliver value far beyond savings.What You ll Deliver You will define and lead strategic sourcing plans for airport operations and technology, embedding procurement into capital project cycles and IT roadmaps to enable operational resilience and digital transformation.You will lead commercial negotiations for complex, high-value contracts, establishing innovative commercial models and building long-term strategic supplier partnerships.You will design and oversee supplier governance frameworks, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and proactively manage risk across critical vendor relationships.You will collaborate with executive stakeholders across IT, Operations, and Engineering, ensuring sourcing strategies align with business planning, infrastructure needs, and long-term growth objectives.You will shape category team capability through mentorship and digital enablement, driving maturity, analytics adoption, and performance-led procurement delivery.What You Bring You'll have a bachelor s degree in engineering, Information Technology, or Supply Chain Management; a Master s degree or MBA is preferred. Additionally, a professional certification such as CIPS (MCIPS/FCIPS) or equivalent is highly desirable.You'll have a minimum of 7-10 years of relevant experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing technology and/or operational categories in complex or regulated environments.You'll have a demonstrated expertise in leading commercial negotiations, building supplier partnerships, and integrating procurement strategy into enterprise transformation initiatives.Lastly, you'll have strong leadership skills with a track record of developing teams, driving digital adoption, and influencing senior stakeholders across cross-functional domains.Disclaimer: Naukrigulf.com is only a platform to bring jobseekers & employers together. Applicants are advised to research the bonafides of the prospective employer independently. We do NOT endorse any requests for money payments and strictly advice against sharing personal or bank related information. We also recommend you visit Security Advice for more information. If you suspect any fraud or malpractice, email us at abuse@naukrigulf.com #J-18808-Ljbffr