Market Unit Procurement Lead, IMEA
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- Dubai
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Shape local execution of procurement strategies, ensuring alignment with global category direction and local business needs.
- Build and manage strong supplier partnerships across IMEA, including logistics, cash management, security services, technology, and indirect categories.
- Deliver sustainable value and cost savings, supporting Brink’s procurement strategy and operational excellence in the IMEA region.
- Serve as the procurement business partner to Market Unit leadership, aligning sourcing priorities with business objectives and operational plans for IMEA.
- Adapt and execute global category strategies to fit market unit requirements, local regulations, and supply market conditions.
- Provide market and regulatory intelligence to inform sourcing and category decisions, including monitoring changes in trade laws, import/export regulations, labor requirements, and supplier risk.
- Partner with business leaders and cross-functional teams (Operations, Finance, Legal, Security, IT) to ensure sourcing strategies address local needs and operational goals.
- Lead sourcing, contracting, and supplier negotiations where local nuances, language, or regulatory requirements are critical.
- Capture business demand and drive adoption of sourcing playbooks and best practices across the IMEA market.
- Value Delivery: Savings vs. target, cost avoidance, local supply opportunities captured
- Compliance & Risk: % Policy adherence, contract compliance, local regulatory compliance, supplier risk incidents
- Operational Performance: Timely execution of sourcing events, P2P cycle times, adoption of Coupa/SynOps processes
- Identify and escalate regional risks, opportunities, and innovations to Market and Category Leaders.
- Promote continuous improvement through proactive engagement with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Drive supplier diversity, sustainability, and digitalization initiatives tailored to the IMEA market.
- Take Ownership: Deliver results with excellence and hold yourself accountable.
- Collaborate Boldly: Partner across teams and regions to solve complex challenges.
- Stay Curious: Continuously seek opportunities to learn, improve, and innovate.
- Deliver with Integrity: Build trust by prioritizing safety, security, and ethical decision-making.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
- 8–12 years of experience in procurement or supply chain roles with proven success leading local or regional sourcing projects in IMEA.
- Strong knowledge of IMEA supply markets, regulations, and supplier landscapes.
- Demonstrated expertise in sourcing execution, negotiation, contracting, and supplier relationship management.
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate across functions, cultures, and languages to achieve business objectives.
- Experience ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with global procurement standards.
- Skilled in cross-cultural communication and partnership within complex organizational structures.
- Proficiency in procurement systems and tools (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, SAP, or similar).
- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate market insights into actionable sourcing strategies.
- Strong commitment with demonstrated experience in fostering inclusive teams.
- Fluency in English required; proficiency in Hindi, or other major IMEA languages is a strong plus.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
- Flexibility to work across different time zones to support global efforts.