Manager – Indirect Sourcing
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Date posted
October 20, 2026
Hiring location
Dubai UAE
Career level
Mid-Senior level
Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or MBA from a reputed institute; CIPS certification preferred
Experience
8 - 10 Years
Quantity
1 person
Gender
Any
Description
The Indirect Sourcing Manager develops category-based sourcing plans and delivers procurement solutions across group businesses. The role focuses on supplier selection, negotiation, spend analysis, tendering and process efficiency. It builds productive relationships with strategic vendors and coordinates with internal stakeholders to consolidate requirements, improve quality and value, and keep procurement decisions aligned with business priorities and approved processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Build short-, medium- and long-term sourcing strategies for indirect categories and translate them into procurement plans across group companies.
- Analyse indirect spend regularly, identify cost-saving opportunities and lead projects that improve sourcing efficiency and commercial value.
- Run RFQ, RFX, tender and online-auction processes; negotiate technical and commercial terms and consolidate requirements across geographies.
- Manage strategic supplier relationships, vendor onboarding, rate cards and product or service evaluations with relevant concept teams.
- Improve procurement procedures, develop SOPs, maintain buying-season timelines and resolve quality or service issues with cross-functional teams.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Have eight to ten years of procurement or sourcing experience, ideally in FMCG, retail or automotive industries.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering or an MBA; a CIPS qualification is preferred.
- Understand e-procurement tools, RFX, e-auctions and ERP systems such as SAP Ariba or Oracle Fusion.
- Be comfortable with spend analysis, project management, analytical reasoning, influencing and team management.
- Use Excel, ERP and business-intelligence tools effectively, with sound process knowledge and strong communication skills.
Skills
The role requires commercial judgement, rational decision-making under pressure, supplier relationship management and the ability to align different stakeholder requirements.
Employment Details
This is a full-time opportunity with Landmark Group based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Applicants should use the application link below and provide relevant experience and qualifications for the role.
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