About this role
ROLE PROFILE
• Collaborate with the Category Lead to deliver strategic roadmaps and annual budgets aligned with F&B business needs. • Develop and implement sourcing strategies in compliance with legal, policy, and business requirements. • Lead complex sourcing activities for new projects, ensuring timelines and milestones are met. • Drive cost savings through consolidation, standardization, and detailed cost analysis including TCO. • Lead supplier negotiations and finalize commercial agreements in coordination with legal teams. • Analyze market trends and spend data to identify cost drivers, opportunities, and business improvements. • Build and manage supplier relationships, ensure performance, and maintain strong communication with stakeholders across OpCos. • Lead and develop the procurement team, ensuring successful project delivery aligned with category strategies and KPIs.
REQUIREMENTS
• Experience in a large Direct Procurement organization specifically F&B Category dealing with multiple sourcing activities Experience in negotiating big deals within the F&B Category Experience in Procurement within "Shared Services" is a plus to pr • Proven ability to negotiate high-value deals, perform spend analysis, and develop procurement strategies to drive value. • Hands-on experience with e-sourcing platforms and ERPs such as Oracle, Ariba, and Coupa; shared services experience is a plus. • Deep understanding of procurement best practices, contract terms, and local regulations, with the ability to assess legal and business risks. • Strong communication, problem-solving, leadership, and team management skills, with a customer-focused and influencing mindset. • Bachelor’s degree required, with preferred certifications (MCIPS/CIPS/APICS-CSCP), optional MBA, and fluency in English (Arabic is a plus).
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 in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future. • Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.