Supply Chain Optimization Lead

beBee Careers is seeking a Supply Chain Optimization Lead in Abu Dhabi. This Senior Manager role involves optimizing procurement and supply chain processes, developing category management strategies, conducting market research, and managing supplier relationships. Responsibilities include contract negotiations, monitoring supplier performance, managing budgets, and leading cross-functional projects. The position requires compliance with regulations and aims to achieve Emiratization targets while supervising employee development.
Job Description: As a Senior Manager, you will oversee the optimization of procurement and supply chain processes for essential goods and services. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing category management strategies, conducting market research, building and maintaining supplier relationships, leading contract negotiations, and monitoring supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute category management strategies aligned with business objectives and market trends.
• Conduct market research to analyze supply market dynamics and identify opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring performance, quality, and compliance.
• Lead contract negotiations to secure favorable terms while managing risks.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement plans when needed.
• Manage category budgets to ensure cost-effective procurement aligned with financial targets.
• Continuously improve procurement processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional supply chain projects to meet category management goals.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, industry standards, and policies in procurement.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to supply chain disruptions and market changes.
• Prepare and present performance reports and key metrics to senior management.
• Develop and implement the annual operational plan in line with strategic objectives.
• Implement operational performance indicators to track progress and success.
• Achieve Emiratization targets according to client policies in collaboration with relevant divisions.
• Ensure employee training for skill development in coordination with the Training & Development Department.
• Supervise and provide guidance to employees, ensuring task completion and performance tracking.