Sourcing Specialist

Roles and responsibilities

Role Purpose: This role will support in administering procurement activities for a subset of the Facility Management and Operations Category (soft services, Hard services, routine Capex,..etc.) across all operating countries and all Majid Al Futtaim operating companies. This role will implement the sourcing strategy, run tenders/negotiations, and execute contracts, which includes identifying operating companies needs.

ROLE PROFILE

Collaboration and Sourcing: Work closely with internal stakeholders to gather sourcing requirements, ensuring cost savings initiatives are met.
Cost Optimization: Support cost-saving initiatives established by function lead, aiming for continuous improvement.
Contract Management: Coordinate negotiations, contract development, implementation, and ensure supplier contract compliance.
KPI Reporting: Develop, implement, and report meaningful Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to stakeholders.
Supplier Engagement: Lead supplier and stakeholder engagement through effective communication and supplier awareness programs.
Sourcing Methodology: Manage complex sourcing, contracting, and supply management activities for assigned categories using RFx methodology.
Market Research: Conduct category-specific market research, providing supplier market intelligence and realizing identified savings opportunities.
Stakeholder Relationships: Continuously build and maintain key internal and external stakeholder relationships. Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and other business functions to meet business objectives and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Supplier Identification and Evaluation:

Research and identify potential suppliers for goods and services required by the organization.
Evaluate and assess suppliers based on quality, price, reliability, and capacity to meet the company’s needs.
Conduct supplier audits, if necessary, to ensure they meet required standards and compliance regulations.
Negotiation and Contract Management:

Negotiate favorable terms and pricing with suppliers, ensuring the best value for the company.
Develop, review, and manage contracts with suppliers to ensure compliance with agreed-upon terms and conditions.
Monitor contract performance to ensure that suppliers are meeting quality, delivery, and pricing commitments.

Desired candidate profile

Minimum 2 years of experience in a related/similar senior Procurement position
Minimum 4 years of overall experience in Procurement
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, finance, or in a related field, based on the categories managed and a professional Procurement qualification (e.g. MCIPS).
Customer focused & takes time to understand the needs of the business
Partnering, influencing and negotiation skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Negotiation Skills: Ability to negotiate favorable terms and prices with suppliers and vendors.
Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze market trends, pricing data, and supplier performance to make informed sourcing decisions.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with suppliers, internal teams, and management.
Project Management: Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.
Attention to Detail: Accuracy in managing purchase orders, contracts, and supplier documentation.
Market Research: Ability to conduct research on market trends, products, and suppliers.
Problem-Solving: Capability to address and resolve issues with suppliers or within the supply chain.
Relationship Management: Ability to build and maintain strong, positive relationships with suppliers and vendors.
ERP and Procurement Software: Familiarity with procurement tools and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems like SAP, Oracle, or others.