Category Manager - Procurement and Sourcing

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  • Dubai
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
Job Title
Category Manager - Procurement and SourcingJob Snapshot
  • Role: Category Manager
  • Location: Dubai, UAE
  • Industry: Logistics and Supply Chain
  • Function: Purchasing Procurement
  • Experience: 5+ years
  • Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Category Manager Procurement and Sourcing Dubai UAE logistics and supply chain hiring opportunity focused on managing strategic sourcing programs, supplier relationships, and procurement operations across regional logistics networks. This role targets professionals experienced in cost optimization, contract negotiation, and supply chain transformation.Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Logistics and Supply Chain
Function: Purchasing Procurement
Salary: 18000-28000
(Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-timeContent Deep Clean Layer AppliedRole Context
This role sits at the core of procurement strategy, driving sourcing decisions that directly impact operational efficiency and cost structure. It ensures supplier performance, supports regional logistics expansion, and enables scalable procurement frameworks for high-volume operations.Key Responsibilities
  • Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives including RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes
  • Build and manage supplier relationships to achieve cost efficiency and performance targets
  • Negotiate contracts and commercial terms aligned with business objectives
  • Develop regional sourcing strategies to support logistics operations growth
  • Analyze procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize supplier base
  • Implement procurement processes and frameworks to improve operational consistency
  • Track supplier performance across delivery, quality, and cost metrics
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing with operational needs
  • Facilitate supplier reviews and continuous improvement discussions
  • Support forecasting and demand planning through data-driven insights
Ideal Profile
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain operations
  • Exposure to complex or international procurement environments
  • Strong analytical mindset with ability to interpret large datasets
  • Confident communicator capable of influencing senior stakeholders
  • Experience managing multiple projects in fast-paced environments
Skills Set
  • Strategic sourcing and procurement
  • Contract negotiation and supplier management
  • Data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, QuickSight
  • Cost optimization and total cost of ownership analysis
  • Forecasting and demand planning
  • Stakeholder and cross-functional coordination
Why Join Us
  • Work on large-scale procurement operations supporting regional logistics networks
  • Opportunity to influence supplier strategy and cost structures at scale
  • Exposure to advanced analytics and data-driven decision making
  • Strong career growth in a global operations-driven environment
About the Company
Amazon operates one of the world's most advanced logistics and e-commerce networks, continuously innovating supply chain processes and delivering customer-centric solutions across global markets.Job Title Category Manager - Procurement and Sourcing
Job Description Job Title
Category Manager - Procurement and SourcingJob Snapshot
  • Role: Category Manager
  • Location: Dubai, UAE
  • Industry: Logistics and Supply Chain
  • Function: Purchasing Procurement
  • Experience: 5+ years
  • Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Category Manager Procurement and Sourcing Dubai UAE logistics and supply chain hiring opportunity focused on managing strategic sourcing programs, supplier relationships, and procurement operations across regional logistics networks. This role targets professionals experienced in cost optimization, contract negotiation, and supply chain transformation.Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Logistics and Supply Chain
Function: Purchasing Procurement
Salary: 18000-28000
(Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-timeContent Deep Clean Layer AppliedRole Context
This role sits at the core of procurement strategy, driving sourcing decisions that directly impact operational efficiency and cost structure. It ensures supplier performance, supports regional logistics expansion, and enables scalable procurement frameworks for high-volume operations.Key Responsibilities
  • Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives including RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes
  • Build and manage supplier relationships to achieve cost efficiency and performance targets
  • Negotiate contracts and commercial terms aligned with business objectives
  • Develop regional sourcing strategies to support logistics operations growth
  • Analyze procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize supplier base
  • Implement procurement processes and frameworks to improve operational consistency
  • Track supplier performance across delivery, quality, and cost metrics
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing with operational needs
  • Facilitate supplier reviews and continuous improvement discussions
  • Support forecasting and demand planning through data-driven insights
Ideal Profile
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain operations
  • Exposure to complex or international procurement environments
  • Strong analytical mindset with ability to interpret large datasets
  • Confident communicator capable of influencing senior stakeholders
  • Experience managing multiple projects in fast-paced environments
Skills Set
  • Strategic sourcing and procurement
  • Contract negotiation and supplier management
  • Data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, QuickSight
  • Cost optimization and total cost of ownership analysis
  • Forecasting and demand planning
  • Stakeholder and cross-functional coordination
Why Join Us
  • Work on large-scale procurement operations supporting regional logistics networks
  • Opportunity to influence supplier strategy and cost structures at scale
  • Exposure to advanced analytics and data-driven decision making
  • Strong career growth in a global operations-driven environment
About the Company
Amazon operates one of the world's most advanced logistics and e-commerce networks, continuously innovating supply chain processes and delivering customer-centric solutions across global markets.
Post DetailsJob Start Date
Salary from 18000.00
Salary to 28000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
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