Procurement Category Manager

4 days ago


Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Sundus Full time
Category Management Specialist – Procurement Overview

Sundus is a leading company in the Oil & Gas industry, seeking an experienced Category Management Specialist to join our Procurement team.

Job Description
  • We are looking for a skilled professional to develop and execute category strategies that drive cost efficiency, value creation, and long-term supplier partnerships.
  • The ideal candidate will lead supplier selection, contract negotiations, and performance management to achieve optimal terms and service quality.
  • This role requires in-depth market research to identify procurement opportunities, mitigate risks, and ensure competitive advantage.
  • Candidates should have excellent stakeholder collaboration skills to align procurement strategies with business objectives and operational needs.
  • Apart from this, they should ensure procurement activities adhere to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
Required Skills and Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess:

  • Associate level experience in procurement or a related field.
  • Full-time employment.
  • Experience in Marketing and Sales.
  • Familiarity with Human Resources Services.
Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support the well-being and success of our employees.



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