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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. 7+ years of 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.
Role Highlights
💰 Compensation
AED 30K-45K/month + visa and medical
📍 Location
Dubai, UAE
💼 Work Location Type
Hybrid
📈 Job Level
Mid Level
⌛ Experience
7+ Years
🏢 Department
Procurement
🏭 Industry
Technology, Information & Media
🔹 Sub-Industry
Information Services

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This recruitment process is being managed by byteSpark.ai on behalf of a hiring client. byteSpark.ai is not the employer for this opportunity. The client's identity and relevant engagement details will be shared with shortlisted candidates at the appropriate stage.

This is a Procurement Manager opportunity supporting a strategic engagement. The role focuses on vendor onboarding, professional services sourcing, contract and commercial coordination, third-party risk assessment, and the management of limited-scope vendor engagements.

The strongest candidates will have significant procurement, strategic sourcing, or vendor management experience. Direct responsibility for professional services sourcing, vendor due diligence, contract negotiation, procurement systems, and end-to-end onboarding is particularly relevant.

Candidates should have practical experience working closely with legal, risk, compliance, finance, and business teams. The role requires the ability to resolve onboarding issues, align stakeholders, evaluate non-traditional vendors, and progress engagements through complex enterprise approval processes.

We do not send automatic email confirmations after every application. The review process usually takes two to three weeks, depending on the client's priorities, engagement timeline, and the volume of relevant applications received.