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 Company Overview:
 
 
 
 GMG is a global well-being company that retails, distributes, and manufactures a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across the sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties, and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG has established itself as a valued partner of choice for some of the world&rsquo;s most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Operating across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include well-known names such as Sun &amp; Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita&rsquo;s, and McCain.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Summary:
 
 
 
 The Procurement Manager will lead category management and strategic sourcing initiatives to optimise procurement performance across key categories. The role involves developing and executing category strategies, identifying cost saving opportunities, managing supplier relationships and ensuring procurement align with business goals. The manager will work cross functionally with internal stakeholders to achieve long term sourcing strategies that deliver value, reduce risk and ensure the supply of quality goods and services.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Develop and implement category management plans across assigned spend areas, ensuring alignment with business objectives and long-term procurement strategies.
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 Identify and lead cost optimisation initiatives, including supplier rationalisation, contract renegotiation, and process improvements to drive savings and value creation.
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 Conduct market analysis to understand supply market dynamics, trends, and risks, and use this insight to inform category strategies.
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 Lead the strategic sourcing process, including RFx development, supplier selection, negotiation, and contract execution.
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 Undertake supplier negotiations, recommend supplier selections and implement contracts.
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 Manage key supplier relationships, driving performance through service level agreements (SLAs) and continuous improvement initiatives.
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 Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement needs are met, including ensuring the right balance of cost, quality, and delivery.
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 Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards, while monitoring regulatory changes that may affect procurement activities.
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 Track and report on procurement performance metrics, including cost savings, supplier performance, and risk management.
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 Manage supplier performance on key critical projects to ensure optimum performance and delivery against contractual obligations.
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 Utilise cost management techniques and initiatives and drive cost saving strategic initiatives to ensure GMG achieves best value.
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 Research and implement new concepts and innovative products.
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 Forecast price and review market trends.
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 Actively monitor external business environment and be aware of the changes in the inflationary and purchasing environment for categories under management.
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 Job Requirements:
 
 
 
 
 Education
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
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 Professional procurement certification (MCIPS) preferred or in progress.
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 Experience
 
 
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 Minimum 7 years of total experience.
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 At least 3 years of experience in procurement/category management within Facilities Management.
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 Proven experience in category strategy execution, cost-saving initiatives, and supplier negotiations.
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 What we offer?
 
 
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 An opportunity to become part of diverse teams with international exposure
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 Comprehensive family medical insurance
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 Family residency sponsorship and flight allowances
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 Up to 30% discount in our premium retail sports brand stores
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 Up to 20% discount in our pharmacy chain
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Procurement Manager

Avanceon Middle East & South Asia

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 Avanceon is an industrial automation consultation and system integration entity in Pakistan, Qatar, UAE, KSA, and United States. The company follows an ethical, proactive, and sustainable approach to business. As a leading innovator within the automation industry, Avanceon provides state-of-the-art automation solutions on three continents. Established in 1984, Avanceon is committed to providing engineering excellence to its clients and partners. Providing end-to-end solutions, which include Design, Supply, Engineering, Installation, Testing, Commissioning, and Maintenance, Avanceon&rsquo;s executive management has extensive experience and insight within the automation and system integration industry. Avanceon is an ISO 9001-2015, 14001-2015, and OHSMS ISO 45001-2018 company holding certifications from TUV Austria and TRACE International. Find out more about www.avanceon.ae
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 Avanceon is looking for a Supplier Relationship Engineer to lead the procurement of specialized equipment and instrumentation used in, particularly wellhead control systems, safety shutdown systems, and process instrumentation.
 
 
 The role demands a blend of technical Knowledge, strategic sourcing, and regional market knowledge to ensure timely, compliant, and cost-effective procurement aligned with project and operational goals.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Technical Procurement Strategy
 
 
 
 
 Develop And Execute Procurement Strategies For
 
 
 
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 Wellhead control panels (hydraulic/electro-hydraulic)
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 Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and Emergency Shutdown (ESD) systems
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 Process instrumentation: pressure/temperature transmitters, flow meters, level sensors, control valves, actuators, gauges
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 SCADA, PLCs, RTUs, and related automation components
 
 
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 Vendor Development &amp; Management
 
 
 
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 Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers and OEMs
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 Build long-term relationships with vendors across UAE, GCC, Europe,
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 Conduct commercial bid evaluations, supplier audits, and performance reviews.
 
 
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 Strategic Procurement Planning
 
 
 
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 Develop and implement long-term procurement strategies across direct and indirect categories.
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 Align procurement goals with corporate objectives, project timelines, and budget forecasts.
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 Conduct spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and strategic sourcing initiatives.
 
 
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 Supplier Relationship &amp; Risk Management
 
 
 
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 Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and OEMs.
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 Evaluate supplier capabilities, financial health, and compliance
 
 
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 Category Management
 
 
 
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 Lead category strategies for high-impact areas such as capital equipment, instrumentation, services, and logistics.
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 Benchmark pricing, contract terms, and service levels across global and regional markets.
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 Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define specifications and sourcing requirements.
 
 
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 Contracting &amp; Commercial Negotiation
 
 
 
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 Oversee RFQ/RFP processes, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations.
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 Draft and manage service agreements, frame contracts
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 Ensure legal and regulatory compliance in all procurement activities.
 
 
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 Team Leadership &amp; Stakeholder Engagement
 
 
 
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 Mentor and develop procurement analysts and category managers.
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 Engage with finance, operations, and legal teams to ensure alignment and transparency.
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 Represent procurement in strategic planning and executive reviews.
 
 
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 Qualifications &amp; Skills
 
 
 
 Education
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering or Supply Chain, Business, or related field
 
 
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 Technical Skills
 
 
 
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 Expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier development
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 Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), e-sourcing tools, and spend analytics
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 Strong understanding of contract law, risk management, and compliance frameworks
 
 
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 Soft Skills
 
 
 
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 Strategic thinking and commercial acumen
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 Excellent negotiation and communication skills
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 Leadership and stakeholder management across functions
 
 
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 KPIs &amp; Success Metrics
 
 
 
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 Cost savings and value creation through strategic sourcing
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 Supplier performance and risk reduction
 
 
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 Compliance &amp; Risk Management
 
 
 
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 Ensure procurement activities comply with:
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 UAE import/export regulations
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 ADNOC, or other client-specific procurement standards
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 Mitigate risks related to supplier reliability, and currency fluctuations
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Supply Relationship Management Lead

Khansaheb Group

A leading organization in the UAE is seeking a Procurement Buyer responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods and services. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management and proven experience in procurement. Strong negotiation skills and familiarity with ERP systems are essential. This position plays a vital role in ensuring efficient supply chain operations while maintaining budgetary standards.

Procurement Buyer Intern: Sourcing & Supplier Strategy

Electra Events & Exhibitions

To plan, manage &amp; execute specific category and/or Project-focused procurement activities br&gt;as directed by the Procurement Manager. This includes utilizing various resources and br&gt;coordinating the efforts of team members and internal departments to deliver projects br&gt;according to plan, timescale &amp; budgetary targets.
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES Develop and implement category plans to generate cost savings and identify value br&gt;creation opportunities Analyze spend, implement vendor tearing, focus on consolidation/range reduction to br&gt;achieve economies of scale Lead, manage and implement strategic sourcing initiatives to ensure delivery of br&gt;company objectives and procurement strategies Develop market and commodity intelligence, making use of internal and external data br&gt;to update sourcing strategies for the benefit of business improvement, innovation, br&gt;and cost reduction Review/action purchase requests to ensure: o The necessary authorizations are obtained to cut down on lead-time br&gt;o The appropriateness of the specifications and seeking clarification if/where br&gt;required Responsible for ensuring the timely turnaround of approved PQs into POs (clarifying br&gt;anything unclear on the PR&amp;/r PQ with the team) Manage the sample requests &amp; continuous update of sample library Engage with stakeholders to agree prequalification and assessment criteria, devise br&gt;specifications, contract terms, KPI s and other instruments.
 Negotiating commercial factors to achieve supply efficiency and effective cost control Influence vendors to meet requirements in terms of delivery time, conformance, and br&gt;QHSE standards, assist requesters regarding order fulfilment (delivery follow up) Assist with forecasting procurement needs Engage with stakeholders to encourage vendors to prevent, detect and eradicate br&gt;breaches of ethical standards. br&gt; Manage allocated portfolio of vendor contracts, their renewal, negotiate and manage br&gt;price changes and manage the placement of orders under these contracts Create, review, and evaluate the performance of vendors against set KPI s to ensure br&gt;the company is receiving the expected performance as well as to highlight strengths, br&gt;weaknesses and suggest improvements were necessary. br&gt; Communicate with senior and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on the sourcing br&gt;strategies Ensure SLA targets are met for all major processes assigned Ensure departmental objectives are achieved Maintain business systems with accurate information to enable optimum department br&gt;performance and reporting Developing, implementing and continuous review of procurement SOPs in line with br&gt;best working practices ensuring ISO Compliance for the department. Manage an equivalent aggregate level of spend more than AED x m p.a. Any other task, as reasonably requested, by Electra.
OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES Self-awareness - Learning from mistakes, seeking and accepting feedback from others in br&gt;the organization and provide constructive comments to others to improve own br&gt;performance and the performance of the team. Problem solving - Assess situations and identify the causes of problems proposing br&gt;appropriate solutions. Honesty and integrity - Maintain, promote and monitor personal and professional br&gt;honesty and integrity. Coping with change - Recognize the need for change and promote change in a positive br&gt;manner to the team, encouraging their comment and contribution to the process. Dealing with conflict - Identify and minimize areas of potential conflict between br&gt;colleagues and team members whilst recognizing the positive contribution that managed br&gt;conflict can make to reaching shared solutions. Equality and diversity - Maintain and promote best practice in valuing and respecting br&gt;diversity recognizing the positive contributions that such differences can bring to br&gt;effective work practices. Negotiation in procurement and supply - Actively help internal stakeholders to achieve br&gt;desired outcomes in commercial dealings with third parties through practicing effective br&gt;negotiation

Buyer

FAIRMONT

A leading hospitality brand in Dubai is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee sourcing and purchasing. You will lead the procurement operations, ensuring best value while maintaining quality standards. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of experience in hospitality procurement and strong negotiation and leadership skills. A competitive package and a vibrant team culture await the right candidate.

Hotel Procurement Leader: Strategic Sourcing & Savings

Fashion Career Consultancy

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 A rapidly expanding global activewear brand in Dubai is seeking a Head of Sourcing to lead their end-to-end sourcing function across multiple regions.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Brand
 
 
 
 This company has grown from a regional startup into a global performance-wear brand, supplying customers across international markets. They focus on technical innovation, premium quality, and pushing the boundaries of activewear design. As they scale, they are investing heavily in product excellence, advanced fabric development, and global sourcing capabilities.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Role
 
 
 
 You will lead the end-to-end global sourcing strategy, managing suppliers, fabrics, development, and production across multiple regions.
 
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 Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with brand growth, product direction, cost structures, and quality standards.
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 Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers and factories to drive innovation and capability expansion.
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 Maintain a strong understanding of global sourcing trends, technical fabrics, new technologies, and competitive benchmarks.
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 Own vendor scorecards, performance reviews, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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 Lead and mentor sourcing and quality teams in China and Hong Kong, building a culture of high performance and accountability.
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 Manage long-term partnerships with key factories, mills, and raw material suppliers.
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 Negotiate pricing, MOQs, lead times, and capacity to secure efficiency and flexibility.
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 Oversee compliance, environmental standards, quality systems, and responsible sourcing practices.
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 Drive fabric innovation in partnership with mills and support Design/PD with timely sample development.
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 Partner with Supply Chain to optimise production schedules, lead times, and logistics flow.
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 Support PLM upgrades and strengthen system discipline.
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 Prepare annual sourcing budgets and forecasts, track KPIs, and identify margin improvement
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 About You
 
 
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 Minimum 10 years&rsquo; experience in apparel sourcing, production, or supply chain.
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 Strong technical knowledge of fabrics, performance textiles, activewear construction, and global manufacturing.
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 Excellent negotiation, supplier management, and project management capability.
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 Clear communicator with the ability to work cross-culturally (teams across China/Hong Kong).
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 Fluent in English and Mandarin:
 
 
 Mandarin is essential for this role
 
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 Based in Dubai or willing to relocate, with availability to travel when needed.
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 Extras
 
 
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 Based in a premium Dubai office with a collaborative and ambitious team
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 Competitive Salary - 30k-35k AED a month
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 Relocation Package
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 Opportunity to work in a fast-scaling environment with global exposure
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 If you're interested in the role, please get in touch for more details.
 
 
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Head of Sourcing

Jak Consultancy

A leading consultancy firm in Dubai is seeking a Procurement Executive to manage sourcing and purchasing operations in the chemical industry. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of relevant procurement or supply chain experience. Key responsibilities include supplier management, negotiation, and compliance with procurement standards. This full-time position offers a salary of up to AED 10,000 per month.

Strategic Chemicals Procurement Specialist

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