Transguard Careers | Category Specialist Jobs in Dubai

1- Category Specialist
Job: Full Time
Location: Dubai, UAE

Description:

The Associate Specialist will support execution of strategic and operational sourcing initiatives. Will support Category Manager across the strategic sourcing cycle. He/ she will help in gathering and collating supply market information, preparing RFP documents, collate clarifications from suppliers. Will also co-lead the tactical sourcing/ spot buys with Category Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

Support in executing category sourcing initiatives by compiling supply market information, preparing RFP documents, collating clarifications from supplier to enable timely and efficient execution of strategic sourcing process.Execute tactical sourcing/ spot buys with minimal support of Category Managers for purchases of AED 5k and below, ensure compliance to PR to PO cycle time, tactical sourcing process and on time delivery KPIs.Recommend suppliers based on the evaluations and negotiations for tactical purchases and submit for approval as per delegation of authority.Negotiate with suppliers and obtain approval of finalized contracts / purchase orders as per the approved delegation of authority.

Job Requirements:

Should have knowledge of ERP systems (preferably Oracle), and Advanced Excel. Industry knowledge of relevant categories

This position profile indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions expected of an employee. An employee may be asked to perform other duties as required which are within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the position profile. The employee shall also adhere to TRANSGUARD’S information security policies and procedures and the policies and procedures applicable to their area of responsibility.

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