Category Manager

JOB TITLE

Fitout Procurement Manager | MAF Global Solutions | Procurement

Role Summary

Role Purpose: The role of the Category Manager will be responsible for delivering and executing strategic sourcing and other procurement processes, supporting all operating countries and all Majid Al Futtaim operating companies. The role will need to help in collaborating with stakeholders, Category Leads on the development and implementation of category strategies and plans to achieve goals and objectives and will be accountable for driving improved and sustainable category value.

ROLE PROFILE

• Sourcing Strategies: Implement sourcing strategies on a project level, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, internal policies, good practices, and business goals.
• Project Management: Manage sourcing activities for new project development, achieving agreed milestones and key development timelines.
• Team Management: Lead the procurement team and represent them in weekly meetings with internal business clients.
• Client Relationships: Build strong relationships with clients and ensure the procurement team's workflow is efficient and timely.
• Cost Reduction: Provide ongoing oversight of cost reduction, improving cost based on technical and commercial intelligence.
• Negotiation and Contracting: Manage price negotiation and finalize commercial supply agreements/contracts in alignment with procurement services.
• Data Analysis and Supplier Management: Map, analyze, and interpret data on current spend patterns, identifying cost drivers and opportunities. Analyze supplier offers, quantify total costs of ownership (TCO), and manage supplier relationships and performa
• Process Improvement and Reporting: Actively participate in improving procurement processes and governance. Regularly report on sourcing strategies, outcomes, recommendations, and benefits.
  
  

Requirements

• At least 7-10 years’ experience in contracting or category management, with 5 years’ experience in a relevant leading role.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or in a related field, based on the categories managed and a professional Procurement qualification (e.g. MCIPS).
• Preferred experience in a direct Procurement organization dealing with multiple contract types covering Fit Out, Construction, Real Estate and Engineering.
• Strong conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong Leadership skills
• Well-developed negotiating and management skills to foster continual improvement and cultural change enable effective implementation of plans across the organization.
  
  

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 43,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.