Group Purchasing Category Manager – Projects & Indirect Materials

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

As a Group Purchasing Category Manager – Projects & Indirect Materials you will be accountable for initiating and executing procurement activities, as well as managing and coordinating purchasing tasks according to Group Purchasing’s policies, principles, guidelines, and procedures related to Indirect Materials. Key focus areas will be Negotiations & Contracts, with particular emphasis on FIDIC contracts, Orgalim and Jotun’s service agreements. This position will be based in Dubai and will be reporting to Purchasing Director - MEIA.

Responsibilities

• Take an active role and responsibility for the purchasing process in selected projects.
• Manage assigned spend areas for indirect materials by developing and executing both strategic and tactical initiatives in line with the Spend Area Management Concept. This ensures an effective purchasing process that delivers on objectives such as continuity of supply, competitive terms, su...