SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
As a Group Purchasing Category Manager Projects & Indirect Materials you will be accountable for initiating and executing procurement activities, as well as managing and coordinating purchasing tasks according to Group Purchasing's policies, principles, guidelines, and procedures related to Indirect Materials also Key focus areas will be Negotiations & Contracts, with particular emphasis on FIDIC contracts, Orgalim and Jotun's service agreements.
This position will be based in Dubai and will be reporting to Purchasing Director - MEIA
Responsibilities
- Take an active role and responsibility for the purchasing process in selected projects.
- Manage assigned spend areas for indirect materials by developing and executing both strategic and tactical initiatives in line with the Spend Area Management Concept. This ensures an effective purchasing process that delivers on objectives such as continuity of supply, competitive terms, sustainability, and value creation.
- Ensure all purchasing activities adhere to the Jotun Purchasing Policy and relevant procedures, thereby safeguarding the integrity of the procurement function and promoting a professional and responsible image consistent with company strategy.
- Conduct regular negotiations with indirect material suppliers, using insights from market intelligence and spend area plans to achieve effective outcomes that align with purchasing objectives.
- Foster effective cross-functional collaboration with relevant stakeholders within Jotun to secure innovative, cost-effective, sustainable, and competitive solutions from suppliers.
- Promote alignment with spend area plans among local purchasing departments by communicating agreements and monitoring compliance to achieve purchasing objectives and category targets.
- Support the Purchasing Director by providing necessary tools, training, and assistance to local purchasing organizations, with the aim of continually enhancing their efficiency and effectiveness.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER
What We Look For
- Bachelor's /Master degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering, or any other field
- 5 + years of procurement or category management experience
- Strong commercial mindset with the ability to approach work in a structured and positive manner
- Proven capability to build trust and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues
- Skilled in conducting independent analysis and evaluations
- Knowledge of procurement policies, ethical standards, and supplier audit practices
- Ability to understand and manage larger contracts valued between 0.5 10 million USD
- Strong English language proficiency (both written and verbal).
What we offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning.
- Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.
- Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores.
- A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.
- A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities.
POSITION INFORMATION
Company:
Jotun MEIA FZ-LLC
Contract Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):
05.03.2026
WHO WE ARE
Jotun's story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.
Jotun MEIA FZ-LLC is the regional hub for Jotun in the MEIA region providing functional and business support to all our legal entities. With more than 130 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun's position in the region through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.
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