Assistant Manager Procurement

2 weeks ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates GMG Full time

Who we are:
GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.

What you'll be doing:
The Assistant Manager - Procurement plays a key role in managing sourcing activities, developing category plans, and ensuring procurement aligns with business needs. Reporting to the Manager - Procurement, this role independently handles tenders, supports the development of sourcing strategies, and drives procurement initiatives to achieve cost savings, mitigate risks, and enhance supplier performance. The Assistant Manager collaborates with stakeholders across the business to ensure efficient procurement execution and continuous improvement of processes.

**Job Description**:
1.Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned categories to align with business objectives.
2.Lead end to end tender processes, including supplier identification, RFx development, bid evaluation, and contract negotiation.
3.Conduct detailed spend analysis and market research to identify cost saving opportunities and inform category plans.
4.Support the development of category strategies by gathering data on spend trends, supplier performance, and market conditions.
5.Collaborate with business units to understand procurement requirements and translate them into actionable sourcing plans.
6.Manage supplier relationships, ensuring performance meets agreed KPIs and SLAs, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
7.Identify and address risks in the supply chain, implementing mitigation strategies to protect business operations.
8.Ensure procurement processes adhere to policies, compliance standards, and best practices.
9.Track and report on key procurement metrics, such as cost savings, supplier performance, and compliance.

People Management

1. Provide guidance and mentoring to junior team members, helping to develop their procurement skills and expertise.
2.Foster strong collaboration across internal teams to align on procurement initiatives and ensure smooth project execution.
3.Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to manage procurement activities and resolve issues promptly

Functional/Technical Competencies

Strong understanding of strategic sourcing, category management, and tendering processes.
Analytical skills to conduct spend analysis, supplier assessments, and market benchmarking.
Proficiency in contract negotiation and supplier performance management.
Experience with procurement systems and ERP platforms for managing sourcing activities and procurement data.
Knowledge of procurement policies, compliance frameworks, and risk management strategies.

Why Join GMG?

At GMG, we're dedicated to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive, and engaging work environment that promotes growth, innovation, and well-being. Join us in our mission to inspire victories that make the world better - for our team, our consumers, and our communities.

What we offer
- An opportunity to become part of diverse teams with international exposure
- Comprehensive family medical insurance
- Family residency sponsorship and flight allowances
- Up to 30% discount in our premium retail sports brand stores
- Up to 20% discount in our pharmacy chain


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