Procurement Specialist

Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East, making it easier than ever to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Careem is led by a powerful purpose to simplify and improve the lives of people and build an awesome organisation that inspires. Since 2012, Careem has created earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of over 70 million customers, and built a platform for the region’s best talent to thrive and for entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. Careem operates in over 70 cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.About the Role We are looking for a Procurement Specialist that will be responsible for executing end-to-end procurement processes to ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality sourcing of goods and services. This role involves strategic sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiations, compliance assurance, and supporting cross-functional teams in procurement planning. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and adept at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.What You’ll Do Procurement Execution & Optimization Execute end-to-end procurement processes including RFPs, supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and purchase order management.Ensure competitive sourcing while balancing cost, quality, speed, and innovation.Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and supplier innovation.Vendor & Partner Management Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships.Ensure alignment of supplier SLAs with operational requirements.Risk, Governance & Compliance Maintain procurement records in accordance with audit and compliance standards.Champion adherence to internal controls, financial policies, and regional regulations.Collaborate with Legal and Finance on contract compliance and risk mitigation.Stakeholder Engagement Managing business units by understanding their sourcing needs and delivering value through procurement solutions.Partner with cross-functional teams (Tech, Ops, Marketing, etc.) to support strategic initiatives and new projects.What You’ll Need Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, or equivalent.3–5 years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing.Procurement experience in Real Estate, FM, Retail, or Q-Commerce industry.Familiarity with procurement for fit-outs, MEP services, and soft/hard FM.Proficient with ERP or procurement platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa).Strong negotiation, contract management, and vendor evaluation skills.Analytical mindset with strong command of Excel and reporting tools.What we’ll provide you We offer colleagues the opportunity to drive impact in the region while they learn and grow. As a full time Careem colleague, you will be able to: Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues.Put your passion to work in a purposeful organisation dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential.Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day.Work 4 days a week in office & 1 day from home, and remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year with unlimited vacation days per year. (If you are in an individual contributor role in tech, you will have 2 office days a week and 3 to work from home.)Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes. #J-18808-Ljbffr