Senior Category Specialist

5 days ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Transguard Workforce Solutions Full time

Transguard Workforce Solutions
is the UAE's leading provider of innovative HR solutions. With over a decade of experience in the region and a knowledgeable team, we offer fully integrated HR services.

We are currently seeking a
Senior Category Specialist - 10 Months Contract Role for
one of our very well-known client, to be based in their Dubai office.

Job Purpose:

  • The Specialist will provide inputs in developing category strategy/plans, assign requisitions to Category Associate Specialists, and execute strategic sourcing and monitoring operational sourcing.

Job Responsibilities:

  • To achieve maximum lifecycle value from assigned spend categories.
  • Based on workload and sourcing route (strategic or operational sourcing).
  • Request clarifications from end users if adequate information is not available.
  • In close collaboration with the business stakeholders for the respective spend categories.
  • Negotiate with suppliers and obtain approval of finalized contracts/purchase orders as per the approved delegation of authority.
  • Manage, guide, and monitor the execution of strategic and operational sourcing processes, and approve commitment based on authority delegated.
  • Set up contracts in Oracle.
  • Represent Supply Management internally and externally.

Qualifications:

  • Education:
    Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Procurement, or related fields
  • Professional Knowledge:
    ERP systems (preferably Oracle), Advanced Excel
  • Experience:
    6 months to 3 years
  • Industry Knowledge:
    Regional/industry knowledge of relevant categories preferable.


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