Category Manager – IT & Business Services - Indirect Categories

Location: Dubai, UAE

We are hiring an experienced Associate Category Manager to support strategic sourcing and category management across Business Services and Indirect Procurement categories.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across indirect spend categories.


• Manage end-to-end RFx processes (RFI, RFQ, RFP).


• Conduct supplier evaluation, negotiations, and contract management.


• Deliver cost optimization and procurement savings initiatives.


• Perform spend analysis, market benchmarking, and supplier performance management.


• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop category plans and sourcing strategies.


• Ensure procurement governance and compliance with sourcing policies.

Requirements

• 8+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience.


• 5+ years managing indirect procurement categories.


• Experience within a large telecom operator is highly preferred.


• Strong background in Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, and Commercial Negotiation.


• Experience managing categories such as Travel, Facilities Management, IT Hardware, Professional Services, Marketing, Corporate Services, or Fleet.


• Experience using SAP, SAP Ariba, Oracle, Coupa, or similar procurement platforms.


• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, or CSCP are an advantage.

If you have a proven track record in strategic procurement within a large enterprise or telecom environment, we'd love to hear from you.