Job Descriptions

• Develops category strategy and a pipeline roll-out programs, engaging effectively with stakeholders (demand forecasting) and the market • Implement category strategy through sourcing initiatives and supplier management to generate value and achieve procurement targets • Negotiates technical and commercial terms with suppliers (as and when required based on the importance of the package of work) to ensure stakeholders’ needs are met and the best value for the requirement • Requests and allocates resources to initiatives in order to deploy category strategy and supplier management activities • Leads cross-functional teams to manage the implementation of the category strategy • Manages and is accountable for the quality and timeliness of critical deliverables and communications • Forecasts, tracks key account metrics, and implements actions to ensure targets are met • Manages and is accountable for supplier relationships in its area of scope. This includes: Contract Management, Performance Management and Strategic Relationship Management Requirements • Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in Procurement, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related subject • 8 years’ experience in Procurement organizations of which a minimum of 4 years applicable experience in managing a Procurement category or a customer account. • Fluency in English • Fluency in Arabic is highly desirable

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