Senior Executive - Supplier Management (UAE National) - Dubai Holding Group Services

About Dubai Holding Group Services:

Group Services is Dubai Holding's shared business services arm that provides consolidated business solutions in procurement, finance and human capital across the Group. With a commitment to talent, digital innovation and continuous improvement, it delivers best-in-class service, enhancing the Group's overall performance. Group Services is dedicated to transforming operations, elevating service quality and cultivating specialized teams focused on excellence and innovation

Group Services comprises of:

Group Services Procurement delivers end-to-end value through strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contracting. Enabled by advanced technology, streamlined processes, strong governance, and data-driven insights, it ensures responsible sourcing, cost efficiency, and operational excellence.

Group Services Finance manages financial transactions, budgeting, and reporting to ensure strong fiscal health and cash flow. It empowers informed decision-making through insights that drive sustainable growth and profitability.

Group Services Human Capital manages the full employee lifecycle, ensuring a smooth journey from recruitment to offboarding while fostering a culture that values and supports peoplethe Group's greatest asset.

Empowering talent for the future: Group Services greatest strength lies in its people; their collective capabilities serve as the driving force of the company. Dedicated to creating a vibrant talent hub where challenging the norm leads to innovation, collaboration fuels creativity and caring for people and partners cultivates strong relationships, Group Services aims to build a foundation for sustained success. As a business that views success as a shared journey and celebrates every achievement along the way, Group Services offers the opportunity to grow, develop skills and make a meaningful impact.

Dubai Holding Group Services (DHGS) proudly supports a diverse portfolio of companies:

Dubai Holding Real Estate

Dubai Holding Entertainment

Dubai Holding Community Management

Dubai Holding Land Estates

Dubai Holding Hospitality

Dubai Holding Investments

Dubai Holding Asset Management

About the role:

The role holder is responsible for performing supplier relationship management activities to ensure smooth interface with DH suppliers and delivery of procurement needs for DH businesses. The role responsibility includes supplier segmentation, registration, performance, and relationship management.

Key Responsibilities include:

Execution Excellence & Adherence

• Deliver on all supplier management activities in alignment with set processes, guidelines, and protocols
• Support the Manager SRM in aligning and delivering on all supplier relationship management activities with business requirements
• Report on key performance indicators, highlight operational gaps and work basis the inputs of the Manager SRM in resolving them
• Support the Manager SRM and deliver as required to implement improvements within supplier relationship management function
• Interface and support the Manager SRM in managing internal stakeholders

Supplier Registration and Segmentation

• Perform analysis and provide inputs to the Manager SRM for determining supplier segmentation criteria for DH based on spend, importance, and risk
• Maintain all supplier data in alignment with set quality management guidelines and standards
• Audit and highlight non-compliances to supplier data in the procurement system, recommend the mitigation action and work with the relevant internal teams to close the same
• Register new suppliers including manage documentation, registration process and compliances
• Monitor accurate categorisation of supplier in adherence to the segmentation criteria
• Conduct due diligence checks on supplier registration activities and correct non-compliances

Supplier System Management

• Support the Manager SRM in addressing supplier-related inquiries and issues basis the scope of suppliers defined
• Adhere to supplier data quality management guidelines and standards within DH for all system data entry activities, highlight non-compliances and work on the relevant mitigation tactic to close the same
• Provide relevant information and inputs to support suppliers in navigating the procurement process, policies, and procedures
• Support the Manager SRM in working with sourcing and contracts teams to correct supplier performance gaps
• Assess, provide inputs and close issues and/or disputes with suppliers impacting procurement performance

Supplier Risk Management

• Provide inputs to the Manager SRM on the supplier risk assessment framework to evaluate supplier capability across financial, compliance and performance parameters
• Prepare assessments and share insights on supplier risks to the relevant internal stakeholders
• Work with the category management team on resolving supplier risks identified basis assessment

Self-Management

• Meet individual objectives and priorities in line with the DH GS procurement and overall GS objectives, within the set milestones
• Complete assigned upskilling and continuous development initiatives set by sub-function manager and implement those learning in existing ways of working
• Practice a customer centric culture, drive innovation in the existing role and have a high-performance mindset to generate high value for the DH GS procurement function

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain or any related field
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in procurement function
• Experience in supplier relationship management function or equivalent in an organisation
• Experience working in a procurement shared services is preferred
• Experience working in the Middle East region is preferred
• Experience in Supplier relationship management, Supplier system management, Supplier performance audit management and Supplier performance management and development.

About the Benefits:

At Dubai Holding, we're committed to nurturing the success and well-being of our colleagues. Join our dynamic and diverse team, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. We strongly believe in creating an empowered Classification: Internal workforce that will help us build a connected city for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most pioneering candidates who desire to make a great impact on the future of Dubai.