Procurement Specialist

4 days ago

Ras alKhaimah, Ra’s al Khaymah, United Arab Emirates RAK Ceramics Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Who We Are

We help to create icons. We help to build marvels. Our products feature in some of the most iconic buildings in the world.

RAK Ceramics
is one of the largest ceramics brands globally, specializing in ceramic and gres porcelain wall and floor tiles, sanitaryware, faucets, and tableware. Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, we serve clients in over
150 countries
through operational hubs in
Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, Asia, North & South America, and Australia
.

With over
12,000 employees from 40+ nationalities
, we are a truly global and diverse organization. RAK Ceramics is publicly listed on the
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX)
and the
Dhaka Stock Exchange
.

The Role

We are looking for a
Procurement Specialist - Insurance
to manage end-to-end procurement activities for
insurance
, interior fit-outs, exhibition stands, and other IT, Marcom, and insurance-related categories. The role is responsible for vendor management, contract negotiations, strategic sourcing, and ensuring timely, cost-effective procurement in line with company policies.

This position plays a key role in enhancing procurement efficiency, driving cost optimization, and supporting multiple internal stakeholders across the business.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Manage daily import and local procurement activities with full ownership of the end-to-end process
  • Lead insurance procurement, including policy management and claims handling
  • Handle procurement for exhibition stands (local and global) and interior fit-out/maintenance
  • Develop new vendors, evaluate contracts, and optimize commercial and operational risks
  • Conduct price analysis, negotiate terms, and secure competitive agreements
  • Implement MSAs, SOWs, and variations in alignment with the company's legal framework
  • Follow sustainable procurement practices for all goods and services
  • Support strategic sourcing, supplier selection, and maintain the contract repository
  • Coordinate with suppliers locally and internationally to resolve quality or delivery issues
  • Monitor monthly costs and ensure alignment with budgets
  • Drive process improvement initiatives to eliminate waste and achieve cost savings
  • Manage logistics coordination and implement material management policies
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and vendors
  • Analyze market trends, pricing, availability, lead times, and innovations
  • Perform data analysis related to OTIF, rejections, and NPD
  • Lead initiatives to improve the total cost of ownership (TCO)

What We Are Looking For

Some of the key competencies required for the role include:

Functional

  • Strong understanding of Incoterms
  • Strong negotiation skills and ability to represent the company with vendors
  • Ability to draft and review contracts
  • Analytical capability to identify root causes of delays or deviations
  • Expertise in full-cycle procurement
  • Knowledge of PR–PO processes
  • Proficiency in SAP MM

Behavioural

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
  • Effective decision-making skills
  • Ability to perform under pressure and manage competing priorities
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills

Our Ideal Match

  • MBA or related field; Bachelor's in Civil Engineering is a plus
  • 3–4 years of procurement experience within a large manufacturing organization (4–6 years preferred)
  • Experience in insurance procurement is an advantage
  • Fluent in English; multilingual preferred

RAK Ceramics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, nationality, disability, age, or marital status.

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