Senior Manager - IT Procurement Category

Senior Executive – Data Analytics

RCSA & Internal Control Analyst

Software Engineer

Specialist, Application Monitoring & Dashboard Analytics (VP2)

Account Manager

Senior Team Lead

Customer Engineer

Supplier Development Process Engineer

Manager - Sourcing (Marketing)

Role Description: <ul><li>The Senior Manager – IT Procurement Category Management is responsible for leading strategic sourcing and category management across Information Technology.</li><li>The role owns the end-to-end IT category strategy, including spend and demand analysis, market intelligence, business case assessment, strategic sourcing, contract development, supplier relationship management and value delivery.</li><li>The position works closely with technology and corporate stakeholders to translate business and technical requirements into effective sourcing strategies and commercially competitive contracts.</li><li>The successful candidate will bring strong IT procurement expertise across Software, SaaS, Cloud, Infrastructure, Managed Services, Telecommunications, Cybersecurity and IT Professional Services, with a focus on cost optimisation, service resilience, information security, data protection, compliance and total cost of ownership.</li></ul> Responsibilities: IT Category Leadership <ul><li>Lead category strategies and sourcing across Software and SaaS, Cloud and Hosting, IT Infrastructure, End-user Technology, Networks, Telecommunications, Cybersecurity, Managed Services and IT Professional Services.</li><li>Evaluate commercial and licensing models, including subscriptions, consumption-based pricing, enterprise agreements, perpetual licensing, support and maintenance.</li><li>Work with technology stakeholders to assess technical requirements, scalability, interoperability and service resilience.</li><li>Develop Statements of Work (SOWs), deliverables, acceptance criteria, SLAs, service credits, milestones and payment structures.</li><li>Apply total cost of ownership and lifecycle costing to technology procurement decisions.</li></ul> Strategic Sourcing &amp; Commercial Negotiations <ul><li>Lead complex IT sourcing projects from initial requirements and market engagement through tendering, supplier selection, contract award and implementation.</li><li>Develop appropriate sourcing strategies, including competitive tenders, framework agreements, multi-supplier arrangements and direct negotiations.</li><li>Lead high-value commercial negotiations covering pricing, licensing, service levels, risk allocation, liability, intellectual property, data protection and contractual exit provisions.</li><li>Identify supplier and technology risks, including vendor concentration, technology lock-in, cybersecurity, service continuity and obsolescence.</li></ul> Spend Analysis &amp; Cost Optimisation <ul><li>Analyse IT spend, demand, utilisation and consumption to identify cost-saving opportunities.</li><li>Establish and monitor savings and cost-avoidance targets.</li><li>Lead business cases, commercial assessments and total cost of ownership evaluations.</li><li>Develop pricing benchmarks, should-cost models and commercial scenarios.</li><li>Drive demand management, licence optimisation, supplier consolidation and standardisation initiatives.</li></ul> Market Intelligence &amp; Category Strategy <ul><li>Monitor technology market trends, supplier capabilities, commercial models and regulatory developments.</li><li>Evaluate supplier financial stability, delivery capabilities, market positioning and product roadmaps.</li><li>Develop and maintain IT category strategies, sourcing roadmaps, supplier segmentation and governance frameworks.</li><li>Conduct category reviews and quarterly business reviews, tracking cost, service, risk, innovation and compliance.</li></ul> Stakeholder &amp; Supplier Management <ul><li>Act as the primary procurement partner for designated technology stakeholders.</li><li>Engage with senior technology leadership and advise on sourcing strategies, commercial options and supplier risks.</li><li>Collaborate with IT, Finance, Legal, Information Security, Data Privacy, Enterprise Architecture and Contract Management teams.</li><li>Lead strategic supplier selection, onboarding, performance management and executive-level supplier relationships.</li><li>Monitor contractual obligations, service levels, renewal timelines and supplier improvement plans.</li></ul> People Management &amp; Governance <ul><li>Lead, coach and develop a team of IT procurement professionals.</li><li>Establish team objectives and strengthen capabilities in sourcing, negotiations, contracting, analytics and supplier governance.</li><li>Ensure compliance with procurement policies, sourcing procedures, delegated authority and financial controls.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement, accountability, collaboration and operational excellence.</li></ul> Financial Accountability <ul><li>Manage an IT procurement category spend portfolio of approximately AED 800 million.</li><li>Drive cost reduction, cost avoidance, demand optimisation and measurable value delivery.</li><li>Ensure compliance with approved budgets, financial controls and savings-tracking requirements.</li></ul> Requirements: Qualifications &amp; Experience Education <ul><li>Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance or a related discipline.</li><li>A postgraduate or advanced degree is preferred.</li></ul> Experience <ul><li>8–12+ years of experience in procurement or category management, with substantial exposure to IT procurement.</li><li>3–5+ years in leadership roles managing complex, high-value IT procurement programmes.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in developing and executing IT category strategies.</li><li>Proven track record in managing IT contracts, supplier negotiations, savings delivery and commercial risk.</li><li>Experience working with senior technology stakeholders is essential.</li><li>Middle East or UAE experience is advantageous but not mandatory.</li></ul> Preferred Certifications <ul><li>CIPS or ISM CPSM.</li><li>ITIL, COBIT, FinOps, Software Asset Management, Cloud or Cybersecurity certifications.</li><li>PMP, PRINCE2 or Lean Six Sigma certifications are advantageous.</li><li>5. Technical Skills &amp; Competencies</li><li>IT procurement and technology category management.</li><li>Strategic sourcing and complex commercial negotiations.</li><li>Software, SaaS, Cloud and IT Infrastructure procurement.</li><li>Cybersecurity, Telecommunications and Managed Services procurement.</li><li>Supplier relationship and performance management.</li><li>IT commercial models, software licensing and contract management.</li><li>Spend analysis, financial modelling and total cost of ownership.</li><li>Statements of Work (SOWs), SLAs, KPIs and performance-based contracting.</li><li>Procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba and Coupa.</li><li>Contract law, information security, data privacy and risk management.</li><li>Project and change management.</li><li>6. Behavioural Competencies</li><li>Strategic thinking and commercial acumen.</li><li>Strong communication and presentation skills.</li><li>Stakeholder management and influencing ability.</li><li>Leadership, coaching and team development.</li><li>Customer focus and solution-oriented thinking.</li><li>Collaboration and relationship building.</li><li>Innovation and continuous improvement.</li><li>Strong execution and accountability.</li></ul>

Role Description: <ul><li>The Business Intelligence &amp; Insights Consultant will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering enterprise-level BI dashboards, reports, and analytical solutions.</li><li>The role will focus on translating business requirements into actionable insights using Power BI and other data analytics tools, supporting business functions such as Finance, Procurement, and Human Capital Management (HCM).</li><li>The ideal candidate should have strong technical expertise in Power BI, DAX, SQL, and data modelling, along with the ability to engage with business stakeholders and support data-driven decision-making.</li></ul> Responsibilities: <ul><li>Design, develop, and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards, reports, scorecards, and paginated reports.</li><li>Gather business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and reporting solutions.</li><li>Develop data models, DAX calculations, Power Query transformations, and SQL queries.</li><li>Implement Row-Level Security (RLS), Object-Level Security (OLS), drill-through, and dynamic filtering.</li><li>Analyze business data to identify trends, patterns, anomalies, and actionable insights.</li><li>Develop KPI dashboards and performance tracking reports for business stakeholders.</li><li>Ensure data accuracy, consistency, report performance, and adherence to BI standards.</li><li>Collaborate with Data Engineering teams to validate data pipelines and source-to-report accuracy.</li><li>Support self-service BI adoption by conducting user training and developing documentation.</li><li>Engage with stakeholders, manage reporting requirements, conduct UAT, and continuously improve BI solutions.</li><li>Required Technical Skills</li><li>Strong hands-on experience with Power BI, including dashboards, reports, DAX, and Power Query (M).</li><li>Good knowledge of SQL and data extraction techniques.</li><li>Experience in data modelling, including Star and Snowflake schemas.</li><li>Knowledge of Power BI Service, deployment, RLS, and OLS.</li><li>Experience with KPI reporting, data visualization, and business analytics.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills.</li><li>Exposure to Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse, Python, or Tableau is an advantage.</li><li>Familiarity with Finance, Procurement, or HCM data domains is preferred.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelors degree in IT, Computer Science, Business, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.</li><li>4–7 years of relevant experience in BI development, Power BI reporting, data visualization, or analytics.</li><li>Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300) certification required or to be obtained within 12 months.</li><li>Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer (DP-600) certification is preferred.</li></ul> Key Competencies <ul><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.</li><li>Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.</li><li>Good presentation and data storytelling skills.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple reporting requirements and deadlines.</li><li>Continuous learning and improvement mindset</li></ul>

Role Description: <ul><li>We are looking for an RCSA &amp; Internal Control Analyst to support the rollout and ongoing maintenance of the EMEA Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) framework and related internal control activities.</li><li>Working alongside the EMEA Risk &amp; Control Manager, the successful candidate will provide day-to-day operational support, including coordination, follow-up, documentation and data consolidation.</li><li>The role will help accelerate the rollout, improve consistency across countries and establish a sustainable long-term operating model, while allowing the EMEA Risk &amp; Control Manager to focus on governance, stakeholder management and overall framework oversight.</li><li>The successful candidate will support the rollout, documentation, testing and maintenance of country-level RCSAs and related internal control activities across EMEA. They will help ensure that risk and control information is accurately collected, structured, tracked and kept up to date in coordination with local stakeholders.</li></ul> Responsibilities: <ul><li>Support the implementation and ongoing development of the EMEA Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) framework, working with country teams to identify, assess and manage risks in line with the Groups risk management methodology.</li><li>Work collaboratively with stakeholders across a range of business functions, including Operations, Finance, Legal and Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE), to understand local processes, identify potential risks and establish appropriate controls.</li><li>Support the identification and assessment of country-specific risks, documenting existing controls, potential gaps and compensating controls to help ensure risks are appropriately managed.</li><li>Develop and maintain local risk and control registers, ensuring information is accurate, up to date and aligned with regional requirements.</li><li>Work with local stakeholders to harmonise risk management approaches and control frameworks across EMEA, promoting consistency while taking account of country-specific requirements and differences in local maturity.</li><li>Support the implementation of the RCSA framework across EMEA countries, coordinating activities, gathering and consolidating information, monitoring progress and following up with stakeholders to ensure timely completion.</li><li>Support second-line (Line 2) control testing activities, including coordinating evidence collection, reviewing supporting documentation and following up on outstanding information or identified control gaps.</li><li>Contribute to compliance activities, including the ongoing monitoring and documentation of anti-corruption and accounting controls in support of Sapin II requirements.</li><li>Track action plans, remediation activities and outstanding issues, working with local stakeholders to monitor progress, address delays and ensure agreed actions are completed.</li><li>Build effective working relationships across countries and functions, encouraging collaboration, knowledge-sharing and consistent approaches to risk management in an international, matrixed organisation.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve risk and control processes, documentation and procedures, contributing to the continuous development of a consistent and sustainable EMEA control framework.</li></ul> Requirements: Educational Qualifications <ul><li>A degree or equivalent professional experience in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Compliance or a related discipline would be advantageous.</li><li>Ongoing commitment to training and professional development in risk, compliance and audit processes.</li></ul> Relevant Skills and Experience <ul><li>2–5 years experience in risk management, internal controls, compliance or a related field.</li><li>Experience working with risk and compliance frameworks, including risk identification, assessment and control implementation.</li><li>Experience working in an international business or matrix organisation, engaging stakeholders across multiple countries and functions.</li><li>Good understanding of operational processes and internal controls across different business functions.</li><li>Strong organisational, analytical and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and build effective working relationships.</li><li>Confident managing documentation, risk registers, trackers and supporting evidence, with strong attention to detail.</li><li>Able to work autonomously, take ownership of tasks and manage competing deadlines.</li></ul> Personal Characteristics &amp; Behaviours <ul><li>Resilient and adaptable: Comfortable navigating challenges, working through ambiguity and maintaining momentum when faced with competing priorities or differing levels of risk maturity across countries.</li><li>Curious and analytical: Naturally inquisitive, with the confidence to ask questions, challenge assumptions and develop an understanding of risks across different business functions.</li><li>A relationship builder: Able to establish trust, communicate effectively and work collaboratively with stakeholders at different levels and across different countries.</li><li>Structured in approach: Able to bring order to complex or ambiguous situations, organise information clearly and establish consistent ways of working.</li><li>Reliable and accountable: Takes ownership of responsibilities and works closely with the EMEA Risk &amp; Control Manager to support decision-making.</li><li>Collaborative and open-minded: Comfortable working across functions, receptive to different perspectives and motivated to improve how teams work together.</li></ul> Travel Requirements <ul><li>10–20% travel within the country, region and internationally may be required on an ad hoc or regular basis.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: As a member of our Software &amp; Platform Engineering team, you will:&nbsp; <ul><li>Develop traditional and serverless applications and services in an agile and collaborative environment using source control that integrate with data storage services/message buses and other architectural elements&nbsp;</li><li>Deploy these applications using features such as containers to the cloud, leveraging CI/CD to support this process, backed with good observability when running these in production&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure quality through the creation of documentation and use of unit/integration/contract testing with a consideration of security/performance requirements.&nbsp;</li></ul> Requirements: As a Software Engineer, you will:&nbsp; <ul><li>Design, develop, and implement cutting-edge digital applications to address unique business challenges across various industries.&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative and effective solutions.&nbsp;</li><li>Develop both traditional and serverless applications in an agile and collaborative environment, integrating with data storage services, message buses, and other architectural elements.&nbsp;</li><li>Use modern deployment methods, such as containers and cloud services, supported by CI/CD pipelines and strong production observability.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure high-quality outcomes through robust documentation and comprehensive testing (unit, integration, and contract testing), considering security, accessibility, and performance requirements.&nbsp;</li></ul> We are looking for experience in the following skills:&nbsp; <ul><li>Industry experience in one of following: Java / Typescript / C# / Python / Go.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with Cloud Native technologies on AWS.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in building automation tools to support CI/CD pipelines. Set yourself apart:&nbsp;</li><li>A creative and analytical approach to problem-solving.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills to resolve complex technical issues.&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in diverse teams.&nbsp;</li><li>Proven experience shaping and delivering work across small to medium-sized projects&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in Financial Services.&nbsp;</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Gather and analyze user requirements for dashboard, monitoring, and reporting enhancements.</li><li>Design, develop, and maintain operational dashboards and monitoring solutions based on business and technical requirements.</li><li>Create, modify, and optimize queries to extract, analyze, and present data for business and operational reporting.</li><li>Develop reports and analytics that provide actionable insights into system performance, availability, and operational health.</li><li>Support and administer enterprise monitoring tools such as Splunk and Geneos.</li><li>Troubleshoot monitoring alerts, dashboard discrepancies, and reporting-related issues.</li><li>Participate in system implementation, enhancement, testing, and deployment activities.</li><li>Ensure compliance with organizational standards, governance, and audit requirements.</li><li>Prepare and maintain technical documentation, user guides, and operational procedures.</li><li>To identify area of monitoring coverage to be improved; and work with relevant teams to enable monitoring solution to improve monitoring coverage.</li><li>To identify area of triage efficiency to be improved; and work with relevant teams to implement solution to improve triage efficiency.</li><li>To identify area of automation of service recovery ability to be improved; and work with relevant teams to implement solution to automate service recovery ability.</li><li>To work with various stakeholders (i.e., service automation, level 2 (group) and level 3 production support etc) to implement application monitoring, service end-to-end dashboard, and automation of service recovery.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Strong hunter mentality with a passion for creating new business opportunities and opening new partner relationships.</li><li>Experience in business development, channel sales, partner sales, technology sales, or customer acquisition roles.</li><li>Comfort with outbound prospecting, cold outreach, networking, pipeline generation, and opportunity development.</li><li>Understanding of cloud technologies, managed services, software licensing, cybersecurity, or broader IT solutions.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence stakeholders and build strategic business relationships.</li><li>Self-motivated, resilient, and driven by achieving growth targets, partner acquisition goals, and business outcomes.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Manage key accounts and develop strong relationships with customer stakeholders.</li><li>Identify and pursue business development opportunities to grow revenue in the Aerospace, Defense, and Marine sectors.</li><li>Manage direct global accounts and OEM business.</li><li>Provide technical solutions to government, PSU, and defense-sector customers.</li><li>Manage customer communication and maintain regular contact with key decision-makers.</li><li>Prepare and manage quotations, proposals, offers, and project contracts.</li><li>Lead commercial discussions, pricing, and contract negotiations.</li><li>Collaborate with channel and distribution partners to support business growth.</li><li>Identify customer needs and develop solution-oriented proposals.</li><li>Generate new business opportunities and close direct sales deals.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering.</li><li>At least 5 years of relevant experience in a customer-facing role.</li><li>Experience in key account management and business development.</li><li>Proven experience handling direct OEM business.</li><li>Demonstrated success closing direct business deals.</li><li>Experience preparing offers, quotations, proposals, and presentations.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and presentation tools.</li><li>Required Skills and Competencies</li><li>Strong customer relationship management skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Strong influencing, selling, and negotiation abilities.</li><li>Solution-oriented approach and basic problem-solving skills.</li><li>Creative approach to identifying business opportunities.</li><li>Resilience and adaptability in a changing business environment.</li><li>Ability to work effectively with customers, internal teams, and channel partners.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Lead &amp; participate in the design, development, and maintenance of FMF-related applications.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Conduct impact analysis and internal data mapping during the design phase.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to finalize technical requirements.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Perform defect analysis and resolution.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Write and maintain Unix/Linux shell scripts to support automation and integration.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Execute SQL queries and updates to support application logic and reporting.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Manage and mentor junior developers, ensuring quality and timely delivery.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinate with testing, infrastructure, and compliance teams to ensure smooth deployment and support.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Provide regular updates to project managers and escalate risks/issues with proposed resolutions.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Lead technical implementation of vendor products (e.g., Firco™ Continuity).&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Perform gap analysis between internal requirements and vendor product capabilities.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Liaise with vendors to address product limitations, customization needs, and integration challenges.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements during implementation.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Document technical specifications, deployment procedures, and support guides.&nbsp;</li></ul> Requirements&nbsp;&nbsp; <ul><li>Experienced in software development roles, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead capacity.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Proven eperience in banking or financial services, especially in compliance or payments.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Strong understanding of SDLC processes and experience in technical design and impact analysis.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience implementing and managing vendor products in enterprise environments.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Proficient in Unix/Linux shell scripting and SQL.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Hands-on experience with Java for defect resolution and enhancements.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Familiarity with payment technologies (SWIFT messaging, transaction flows) and AML systems&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Artifactory, SonarQube) will be an added&nbsp;</li><li>advantage&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Additional certifications in payment or compliance technology are advantageous&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Install, maintain, and upgrade customer equipment&nbsp;</li><li>Apply basic diagnostic techniques to assess equipment and address technical issues, with assistance from Senior Field Service Engineers [Customer Engineers]&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborate with Senior Field Service Engineers [Customer Engineers] and/or the customer to understand roadmaps, process flows, inflection points, requirements, and&nbsp;</li><li>business challenges&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Train and mentor junior Field Service Engineers [Customer Engineers]&nbsp;</li><li>Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical, vacuum, mechanical, plasma, hydraulic, and gas systems&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinate and communicate directly with customers&nbsp;</li><li>Fulfill additional duties, as assigned.&nbsp;</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Completion of a Diploma and/or Bachelor’s degree, military technical training, field service experience, or trade certification&nbsp;</li><li>4-7 years of work experience in semiconductor industry or other equipment support industry&nbsp;</li><li>Advanced mechanical aptitude with pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, vacuum, and/or thermodynamics&nbsp;</li><li>Strong knowledge of hand tools and their appropriate usage, including digital multimeters&nbsp;</li><li>Effective written and verbal communication skills&nbsp;</li><li>Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a passport, if travel is required.&nbsp;</li></ul>

Responsibilities: Cross function collaboration: <ul><li>Coordinate Procurement, SQE, PDE, MPDE, Engineering Assess and document manufacturing capability, process maturity, and QMS compliance during PCBA new supplier qualification/Development.</li><li>Engage upstream and downstream raw material partners to improve delivery capability, capacity alignment, and supplier responsiveness.</li><li>Organize and lead regular cross-functional reviews with PDE, MPDE, and suppliers to address delivery risks, manufacturing readiness, and improvement actions.</li><li>Track and drive closure of cross-functional and supplier action items, escalating gaps as needed.</li></ul> NPI stage: <ul><li>Provide early manufacturing and engineer support for PCBA commodities from a sourcing and supply chain perspective to support supplier selection decisions (critical).</li><li>Conflict Management: Coordinate and facilitate DFM (Design for Manufacturing) discussions with suppliers, and Engineering to ensure manufacturing requirements are clearly understood and accepted (no design decision ownership).</li><li>Assess and document manufacturing capability, process maturity, and QMS compliance during PCBA new supplier qualification.</li><li>Act as a coordination interface between Procurement and Engineering, ensuring alignment on quality, commercial, and technical expectations without assuming design ownership.</li></ul> Approved Supplier Management: <ul><li>Drive yield, process stability, and delivery performance improvements at supplier sites.</li><li>Collaborate with suppliers and key supply chain nodes to improve lead time and delivery reliability, supporting company sample and production needs.</li><li>Partner with CM and Procurement to support SRM programs for strategic PCBA suppliers, with close tracking of action plan execution.</li><li>Facilitate cross-functional supplier improvement workshops (e.g. CoPQ reduction, lead time optimization) as a neutral coordinator, ensuring clear ownership and accountability.</li><li>Monitor progress and escalate unresolved issues where action items are not closed as committed.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Automation/ Mechanical or any Engineering related majors.</li><li>At least 7 years of MPDE experience within PCBA (Industry relevant), connector and cable assembly Quality Management portion. Procurement, supply chain experience OR Total years of experience 10+ years in various industries including PCBA.</li><li>Knowledge on specific product and process as required (Connectors, Cable and Cable Assemblies, PCBA Tolerances and Cost Drivers)&nbsp;</li><li>In-depth knowledge of electronic manufacturing processes such as PCBA assembly (SMT/THT), box build, testing, and packaging</li><li>Understanding of supplier capabilities, capacity planning, and EMS operating models</li><li>Familiarity with DFM/DFA (Design for Assembly), component sourcing, and BOM management</li><li>Awareness of quality systems, certifications (ISO 9001,IATF 16949 and IPC- Association Connecting Electronics Industries), and related compliance standards</li><li>Ability to work with EMS partners on cost, yield, lead time, and continuous improvement</li><li>Experience supporting NPI, supplier qualification, and scale-up to mass production</li><li>Expert level with the tools related to supplier APQP process, include but not limited to PPAP, FMEA, CP, MSA, SPC, R@R and 8D methodology is a Plus.</li><li>Thorough knowledge of Problem-Solving tools (5-Why, Ishikawa/Fishbone diagrams, Fault Tree</li><li>Analysis)</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Develop and execute Marketing category strategies aligned with business objectives and procurement priorities.</li><li>Maintain category plans, sourcing pipelines, spend visibility, and delivery roadmaps.</li><li>Review category performance and refresh strategies in response to business needs, market developments, and performance results.</li><li>Lead complex RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and strategic sourcing initiatives across assigned Marketing categories.</li><li>Develop sourcing strategies, evaluation models, negotiation plans, and award recommendations aligned with business requirements.</li><li>Act as a trusted strategic procurement partner to senior Marketing stakeholders and executive leadership, building strong relationships and aligning category priorities with business objectives.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Exposure to SAP Ariba, Coupa, or similar procurement platforms.</li><li>Experience working with senior business stakeholders.</li><li>Strong commercial negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.</li><li>Hands-on strategic sourcing and RFP/RFQ management experience.</li><li>Experience managing categories such as media, advertising, creative agencies, digital marketing, events, PR, and production.</li><li>Strong Marketing Category Management or Marketing Procurement exposure.</li><li>5–8 years of procurement experience.</li><li>High attention to detail, sound judgement, accountability, and commitment to governance and ethical conduct.</li><li>Collaborative and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver within deadlines.</li><li>Strong planning, prioritisation, and project-management skills.</li><li>Ability to engage, influence, and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess commercial and supplier risks and develop actionable recommendations.</li><li>Ability to apply digital and AI tools responsibly within procurement operations.</li><li>Practical knowledge of ERP, procurement, and contract-management platforms.</li><li>Proficiency in spend, demand, cost, and market analysis, including benchmarking and commercial scenario development.</li><li>Advanced knowledge of end-to-end strategic sourcing, supplier evaluation, commercial negotiation, and contract management.</li><li>Strong understanding of Marketing categories, agency operating models, commercial structures, and supply markets.</li><li>Practical experience with procurement and e-sourcing platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, or equivalent systems.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in:</li><li>Leading strategic sourcing projects.</li><li>Commercial evaluations and negotiations.</li><li>Supplier relationship and performance management.</li><li>Contract development and management.</li><li>Managing complex procurement activities.</li><li>Experience in Marketing Procurement or managing Marketing-related spend categories is highly advantageous.</li><li>At least 2–3 years of experience in strategic sourcing or category management.</li><li>5–8 years of relevant professional experience within a complex organisation.</li><li>Higher-level professional certifications are an added advantage.</li><li>CIPS Level 4 or an equivalent recognised professional procurement qualification is advantageous.</li><li>Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related discipline.</li></ul>

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