Senior Indirect Sourcing Specialist - IT category

ROLE SUMMARY
Support in sourcing activities execution for all operating countries and all MAF OPCOs

ROLE PROFILE

• Responsible for supporting the creation and implementation of sourcing strategies on a project level in compliance with the legal, internal policies, good practices and business goals.
• Responsible for managing sourcing activities for new project development and achieving agreed milestones and key development timelines.
• Responsible for implementing country specific procurement strategies to maximize efficiency and benefits, aligned with the overall cross-regional procurement and business strategy; Co-ordinating with Category Head for requisition processing and order issu
• Providing on-going oversight of cost reduction based on technical and commercial intelligence improving the cost.
• Mapping, analyzing and interpreting data on current spend patterns, identifying cost drivers and opportunities.
• Analyze supplier offers and quantify total costs of ownership (TCO).
• Prepare complex tender documents, perform in depth evaluation and analysis of multiple disciplines, needs and related replies.
• Regular reporting of sourcing/negotiation strategies and outcome, sourcing recommendation and benefits.

REQUIREMENTS

• Min 5 years of overall experience in Procurement
• Preferred experience in a large indirect and direct Procurement organization dealing with multiple contract types covering HC, Professional Services, Software, Marketing and Finance
• Working knowledge of Procurement and Contract Management related software a plus.
• Experience in Procurement sourcing and oversight for all procurement RFX process for smooth delivery of operations to procurement category managers.
• Fluency in English and Arabic (Preferred)
• MCIPS/CIPS/APICS-CSCP (Optional)

WHAT WE OFFER

• At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
• Work from any country in the world for 30 days a year.
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
• Work with over 50,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.