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Procurement Manager
Description
A client of byteSpark.ai is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join their strategic engagement team. This role is pivotal in managing the full lifecycle of vendor relationships, with a specific focus on vendor onboarding and professional services sourcing. The successful candidate will act as a central point of contact, coordinating seamlessly across legal, risk, and finance departments to ensure compliance and efficiency. You will be responsible for enabling new vendors and overseeing limited-scope engagements, ensuring they align with business objectives. This position requires a professional who can navigate complex organizational structures and processes. The primary objective is to assess the candidate's capability and decision-making exposure in a dynamic procurement environment. Success in this role will be measured by the ability to streamline sourcing processes and build strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the client's procurement operations.
Requirements
1. Proven experience in managing end-to-end vendor onboarding processes.
2. Demonstrated expertise in sourcing professional services and negotiating contracts.
3. Strong understanding of legal terms and conditions related to procurement and vendor agreements.
4. Experience conducting vendor risk assessments and due diligence.
5. Proficiency in financial analysis and budget management within a procurement context.
6. Experience with procurement software and Source-to-Pay (S2P) systems.
7. Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, particularly with legal, risk, and finance teams.
8. Ability to manage multiple limited-scope projects and vendor engagements simultaneously.
Desirable
1. Professional certification such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or similar.
2. Experience working within a large enterprise or matrix organization.
3. Familiarity with specific ERP or procurement platforms like SAP Ariba, Coupa, or Oracle.
4. Strong project management skills and ability to lead procurement initiatives.
5. Experience in a strategic sourcing or category management role.
Getting StartedA few quick details so we know how to reach you
How did you hear about us? *
Which country's passport do you hold? *
Email *(Please ensure the email matches the one mentioned in your CV or resume)
LinkedIn Profile URL *
Please mention your notice period *
Let’s Get to Know You BetterA few short questions to understand your experience and what you enjoy doing
1. Do you have direct experience managing the complete vendor onboarding lifecycle, from initial identification to system setup? *
2. Have you been primarily responsible for sourcing professional services in a previous role? *
3. Does your experience include regular collaboration with in-house legal counsel on contract reviews and negotiations? *
4. Have you worked with risk or compliance teams to perform due diligence on new vendors? *
5. Have you been responsible for coordinating with finance departments on purchase orders, invoicing, and budget alignment for vendors? *
6. Can you confirm you have managed limited-scope or short-term vendor engagements? *
Final DetailsCommercial expectations and procurement experience
1. Where does your compensation sit today?*
Enter your current monthly compensation in AED only
2. What compensation range would make a short-term strategic engagement compelling?*
Monthly figure, same currency as above
3. What best describes your current situation?*
Helps us align timelines and availability
4. Where are you currently based?*
City and country (e.g. Dubai, UAE or London, UK)
5. Describe a situation where you helped onboard, sponsor, or enable a new or non-traditional vendor.
Optional, but we value real examples over theory
6. Your involvement across procurement and vendor lifecycle activities*
Select the level at which you typically operate — our evaluation looks for decision exposure.
QuestionFinal decision authorityStrong influence / recommendationContributor / reviewerNo exposure
Vendor onboarding and qualification
Professional services / consulting sourcing
Technology or SaaS vendor evaluation
Third-party risk and compliance reviews
Commercial negotiation and contract structuring
Exception handling / policy interpretation
Pilot or limited-scope engagements
Stakeholder alignment (legal, finance, risk)
Supplier performance and relationship management
Procurement policy or framework design
7. Industry exposure*
Tell us where you’ve operated — depth matters more than volume.
QuestionPrimary experienceSecondary exposureNo experience
Telecom
Banking / Financial Services
Consulting / Professional Services
Technology / Software / SaaS
Government / Public Sector
Oil & Gas / Energy
Retail / FMCG
Healthcare / Pharma
Manufacturing / Industrial
Logistics / Transportation
8. What procurement, vendor management, or third-party risk systems have you worked with?*
e.g. SAP Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, Oracle, ServiceNow, custom frameworks
9. How do you typically assess younger or emerging vendors that may not yet fit standard procurement checklists?*
We’re interested in judgment, not policy citations.
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