Lead Procurement (UAE National )
Hcld Cx · UAE · onsite
Manage and lead the vertical of non-technology in CPD globally and execute strategic sourcing initiatives for non tech categories HR services, FM ,Marketing, professional services. Lead with responsibility and accountability for:
- Lead, Mentor and Develop a team of professionals on strategic sourcing
- Assign the new projects / RFPs within the nontechnology procurement team for HR services, Facilities management marketing, professional services.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, cost effectiveness, and reliable service delivery.
- Understand business requirements; ensure CPD function performs to its expected outcome in terms of quality, quantity, vendor / supplier satisfaction, end user satisfaction and bottom-line contribution.
- Resolve stakeholder queries and concern.
- Explore new and innovative ideas for automation, modernizing and simplifying the process along with cost effective and value-added approach.
- Manage the procurement workflow and ensuring the team is issuing purchase orders accordingly
- Optimize the procure to pay process to enhance efficiency
- Business Graduate with preferably Procurement Certifications like CIPS, SPSM etc.;
- Minimum 8-10 years of experience leading procurement function with last 4 years managing a similar position in a service / banking industry.
- Familiar with local market dynamics in particular and regional / international in general.
- Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity;
- Strong contract development and negotiations skills including exposure to ERP, B2B Systems, eTenders, eAuctions etc.;
- Relationship management, people management and networking skills
- Communication, negotiation & management skills.