Sr. Category Specialist

JOB TITLE

Sr. Category Specialist | MAF Global Solutions | Global Solutions EgyptROLE SUMMARY

The role of the Senior Sourcing Specialist is to support the FM procurement category through strategic and operational procurement activities supporting various FM projects

ROLE PROFILE

• Strategic & Operational Procurement: Lead procurement activities across FM categories, supporting projects and managing approximately AED 50–100M annual spend.
• Sourcing & Procurement Strategy: Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives, legal requirements, internal policies, and procurement best practices.
• Tendering & Negotiation: Manage RFQs/RFPs, bidding, eSourcing and eAuctions, supplier negotiations, and finalization of contracts/LOIs.
• Cost & Savings Management: Analyze supplier proposals, conduct TCO and costing analysis, negotiate competitive pricing, and track annual savings against targets.
• Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, onboard, and manage suppliers while monitoring supplier performance and developing strategic supplier relationships.
• Market & Category Analysis: Conduct market research, benchmarking, supply-market analysis, and monitor market trends to identify opportunities and improve category performance.
• Stakeholder & Governance Management: Collaborate with internal business clients and procurement teams while ensuring compliance, governance, and effective procurement processes.
• Reporting & Process Improvement: Report sourcing strategies, recommendations, outcomes, and benefits to management while continuously improving procurement processes and governance.
  
  

Requirements

• Procurement Expertise: Strong understanding and practical application of best-in-class procurement processes, systems, and practices, with knowledge of SAP Ariba, Microsoft AX, Oracle, and eRFx.
• Business Partnering & Negotiation: Customer-focused with strong stakeholder management, influencing, relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong conceptual, analytical, planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, with sound judgment, integrity, and professionalism.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years experience in contracting or category management, with the ability to drive continuous improvement and organizational change.
• Education & Professional Qualification: Bachelor's degree preferred, along with a professional procurement qualification such as MCIPS.
• Procurement Systems & Best Practices: Strong understanding and practical application of best-in-class procurement processes, systems, policies, and industry practices.