General Manager

Job Description : HEAD OF CATEGORY AND SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT DUBAI Head of Category and Supplier Management to lead join their growing procurement operations. This role is pivotal in developing and implementing category strategies for SG&A and Non-Industrial Indirect procurement to meet business needs and drive value. The successful candidate will establish strong relationships with key suppliers, identify cost-saving opportunities, lead complex negotiations, and introduce effective category policies. Additionally, the role involves driving leading the transition to a new procurement model that includes includes putting in place a category management framework. As the Head of Category and Supplier Management, you will play a crucial role in shaping our client's strategic procurement operations. Your primary responsibility will be to develop category strategies that align with business needs while driving value. You will build strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring optimal performance, cost efficiency, and risk management. Your expertise in identifying cost-saving opportunities will be vital in maintaining high-quality standards without compromising service levels. Leading complex negotiations will be part of your daily tasks as you work towards securing favourable terms, pricing, and conditions with suppliers. Furthermore, you will introduce category policies that effectively control consumption and manage SG&A spend. Lastly, you will spearhead the transformation of procurement processes by centralising demand collection from all Operating Companies (OpCo’s), developing a unified strategy, and establishing long-term contracts: Develop and implement category strategies for SG&A and Non-Industrial Indirect procurement to meet business needs Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure optimal performance, cost efficiency, and risk management Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across the assigned categories without compromising quality or service levels Lead complex negotiations with suppliers to secure favourable terms, pricing, and conditions The ideal candidate for the Head of Category and Supplier Management role will bring a wealth of knowledge in category management principles. You will have experience in developing strategic plans for procurement, with a focus on driving value and meeting business needs. Your strong negotiation skills will be crucial in securing favourable terms with suppliers, while your ability to identify cost-saving opportunities will ensure high-quality standards are maintained without compromising service levels. Experience in introducing effective category policies is essential, as is your leadership skills in driving process transformations. Proven knowledge of category management principles (10 plus years of experience) Experience in developing strategic plans for procurement Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing favourable terms with suppliers Ability to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising on quality or service levels Experience in introducing effective category policies Leadership skills with experience in driving process transformations

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