Category Lead

2 weeks ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates D42 Group Full time

About Us:

D42 is a leading FMCG organisation which operates in the end-to-end supply chain for the agricultural and food production industries.

As part of D42s group of companies, we have our own consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations solve their most complex challenges and achieve sustainable growth within the agricultural and industrial sectors.

Our team of experts combines industry knowledge, analytical rigor, and innovative thinking to deliver actionable insights and transformative solutions to our clients.


Position Overview:


As the category lead in Procurement at D42 TRADING, you play a vital role in supporting the Head of Procurement in overseeing the comprehensive procurement process for both local and overseas needs.

The responsibilities include managing centralized procurement for GCC region, ensuring effective order placement timing, supply/demand alignment, and material replenishment.

Responsibilities:
Supplier

Management:

Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external clients, building strong relationships and understanding their business needs.

Comprehensive Procurement Management /cost saving / Quality assurance :
Oversee the end-to-end procurement process for both local and overseas requirements

Sourcing Strategies:
Execute sourcing strategies and maintain a comprehensive database of suppliers and products for real-time data retrieval

Stakeholder Engagement:
Effectively engage with internal stakeholders to plan and prioritize purchasing activities
Relationship

Management:
Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and conditions. Evaluate and select suppliers based on performance, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

Management:
Oversee the development and management of contracts for all categories, ensuring compliance with legal and organizational requirements

Inventory Monitoring:
Regularly monitor inventory with sales trends to prevent excess or shortages of products

Manage $15M budgetProblem Solving:
Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to break down complex problems, identify root causes, and develop actionable insights. Synthesize findings into clear and compelling recommendations, and present findings to senior client stakeholders.

Qualifications:


Bachelor's degree from a top-tier institution; MBA or advanced degree preferred.5+ years of experience in sourcing and procuring for GCC regionStrong analytical skills and ability to distill complex information into actionable insights.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and persuade senior stakeholders.
Demonstrated leadership abilities, including experience managing teams and driving performance.
Flexibility to travel as needed to client sites.

Industry Knowledge:
Expertise in the procurement of diverse food categories/mainly cookware utensils home appliances household items range

Order Placement:
Proven experience in expediting purchase orders for timely production.

Management:
Strong skills in monitoring and managing inventory levels.
Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and market research.

Soft Skills:
Fluent in English is mandatory.
Communication and CollaborationStrategic ThinkingRelationship ManagementResults-Oriented
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