Indirect Procurement Manager

About the role

The Indirect Procurement Manager will lead the end‑to‑end management of all indirect spend categories for a multinational organisation based in Dubai. The role focuses on contract lifecycle management, supplier selection, cost optimisation and ensuring compliance across functions such as IT, facilities, marketing, HR and professional services.

Key responsibilities

• Own the full contract lifecycle for indirect categories, from negotiation and execution to renewals and terminations, while maintaining an up‑to‑date contract repository.
• Drive RFP/RFQ processes, evaluate vendor proposals on cost, quality and risk, and build strategic supplier relationships.
• Monitor compliance with contractual obligations and service level agreements, identify and mitigate risks, and coordinate dispute resolution with Finance, Legal and Operations.
• Validate invoices against contracts and purchase orders, support spend analysis, and work with Finance to ensure timely payments and cost‑saving initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance or a related discipline.
• Minimum five years of experience in indirect procurement or contract management, preferably in an international or multicultural environment.
• Proven track record of negotiating favourable commercial terms and managing supplier performance.

Required skills

• Hands‑on experience with ERP/procurement systems such as SAP or Oracle.