Senior Category Manager

JOB TITLE Senior Category Manager

MAF Global Solutions

Procurement ROLE SUMMARY Leading a team to execute both tactical and strategic sourcing of products and services for all Majid Al Futtaim's operating companies across various countries within their specialized category while ensuring alignment with strategic initiatives and plans developed in Dubai. ROLE PROFILE Working closely with the category lead in Dubai to delivering the strategic roadmap and annual budget for the relevant category in association with the Business needs and requirements Creating and implementing sourcing strategies on a project level in compliance with the legal, internal policies, good practices and business goals Managing and leading complex sourcing activities for new project development and achieving agreed milestones and key development timelines Leveraging opportunities for consolidation, standardization and scoping to improve costs. Analyzing supplier offers and quantifying total costs of ownership (TCO). Meeting or exceeding annual sourcing goals and savings targets for the MAF spend. Managing price negotiation and finalization of commercial supply agreements / contracts in close alignment with MAF Legal Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team to achieve targeted outcomes and drive success. REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Engineering. Min 7 – 10 years of experience in a similar role and min of 10 – 15 years’ experience in Procurement. MCIPS/CIPS/APICS-CSCP (Preferred). Experience in a large Indirect Procurement organization dealing with multiple sourcing activities . Experience in Procurement within "Shared Services" is a plus to provide oversight for all procurement RFX process for smooth delivery of shared service operations to procurement category managers In-depth understanding and practiced best-in-class procurement processes, systems and practices WHAT WE OFFER At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us! Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future. Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model. #J-18808-Ljbffr