Category Manager - General Services and Marketing (UAE National)

About the role

PCFC Port, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), a Government of Dubai organization, is recruiting a Category Manager for General Services and Marketing. The role leads category strategies and sourcing plans, oversees end-to-end procurement, and builds strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of category strategies and sourcing plans aligned with organizational objectives and procurement priorities.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement, including tendering, evaluations, negotiations, contract awards and procurement planning.
• Identify cost savings, cost avoidance and value creation through market analysis, demand consolidation and strategic sourcing.
• Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities and industry developments to improve competitiveness.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and oversee supplier performance, working with Procurement Governance & Excellence on evaluations and improvements.
• Ensure a competitive supplier base, identify market gaps and potential suppliers with the supplier registration team, and lead commercial negotiations.
• Oversee contract management, including performance, renewals, variations and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Ensure compliance with approved policies, delegation of authority and regulatory requirements, and mitigate procurement risks.
• Monitor section KPIs, cycle times, savings and operational performance, and prepare procurement reports and recommendations for management.
• Drive continuous improvement, digitalization, automation and procurement best practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• Preferably MCIPS, CPSM or equivalent recognized procurement certification.
• Minimum 7 years in procurement, strategic sourcing or category management, including at least 4 years in General Services, Construction, Fit-Out, Marketing or related categories.
• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role leading procurement teams.
• Proven experience managing complex tenders, supplier negotiations, contract awards and high-value procurements.
• Demonstrated experience in construction and fit-out procurement, and in general services, outsourced services, facilities management, marketing, advertising and events.