Summary
Mashreq is seeking a Lead Procurement professional to manage its global non-technology procurement vertical. The role covers strategic sourcing for HR services, facilities management, marketing and professional services, as well as assigning RFPs and overseeing purchase orders and procure-to-pay improvements. Responsibilities include leading and developing the team, managing supplier and stakeholder relationships, and improving procurement processes. Applicants should be business graduates with 8–10 years of procurement leadership experience, including four years in a similar role in services or banking; procurement certifications such as CIPS or SPSM are preferred. The position is restricted to UAE nationals.
The posting
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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.