Group Procurement Sourcing Supervisor

About the Role

The Procurement Sourcing Supervisor is responsible for leading sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and contract management for indirect spend areas — specifically IT (hardware, software, services) and Marketing (media, creative, events, digital tools). This role ensures value creation, cost efficiency, and compliance while fostering strong supplier and stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned categories.
• Conduct spend analysis to identify savings opportunities and process improvements.
• Monitor supplier performance against KPIs and service‑level agreements.
• Oversee end to end procurement lifecycle.
• Lead RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, conduct total cost of ownership (TCO) and should‑cost analyses, and deliver fact‑based award recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, licensing, and brand standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business needs.
• Promote sustainability and innovation in supplier selection.
• Monitor market trends to leverage sourcing decisions and vendor selection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of procurement or sourcing experience.

Required Skills

• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• In‑depth knowledge of indirect procurement categories, especially IT Hardware, licensing/SaaS and marketing agency models.
• Ability to lead sourcing projects and influence cross‑functional teams.
• Understanding of procurement compliance, risk mitigation, and cost optimization.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and e-Sourcing platforms.

Preferred Skills

• General Skills: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc…)
• Proficiency in marketing analytics tools and platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, CRM systems).
• Language Skills: Excellent English language skills (written and spoken) is a must.
• Fluent in Arabic would be a substantial advantage.
• French would be an advantage but not essential.