Job Purpose

To manage the technology strategic sourcing function by optimizing high value and complex purchases and covering the end to end sourcing life cycle.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement the sourcing strategy for large scale or complex technology sourcing purchases through category management methodology.
Develop, implement and maintain a structural engagement model with technology business units stakeholders in order to centralize the technology strategic sourcing function.
Manage, support and engage a team of subject matters experts (SMEs) for technology purchasing categories.
The Strategic Sourcing lead will take direct responsibility for large scale or complex sourcing initiatives through Category / Commodity plans whilst ensuring the risk associated with the purchase of Goods & services are mitigated commercially, contractually and operationally.
Oversee, support and control the execution of the strategic sourcing activities for technology categories including but not limited to business requirements, spend analysis, supply market analysis, agree on sourcing strategies, preferred vendors and tendering tools (RFP/RFQ/RFI) and contract handover to business unit and support contract implementation.
Lead the technology strategic sourcing function to achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPI) as set out in the objectives.
Contribute in enhancing the overall procurement function to ensure obtaining the best value of money through effective strategic sourcing
Ensure compliance with the approved policies, procedures, SLAs and regulatory requirements to maintain quality standards and ensure risk mitigation.

Education

Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Technology or equivalent field.

Work Experience

Minimum of 6 - 8 years of experience in procurement category management buying related to technology products and services

Emirati Talent is preferred for this role.

Manager - Technology Strategic Sourcing, Procurement (Emirati Talent)