Senior Procurement Manager - Logistics Al Futtaim Private Company (LLC)

Posted on 5 Mar

Experience

7 - 10 Years

Job Location

Dubai - United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Education

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering, Bachelor of Business Administration(Management), Bachelor of Arts, Master of Technology/Engineering(Production/Industrial), MBA/PG Diploma in Business Mgmt(International Business)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Any

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Category Strategy and Risk Management

  • Build and refresh Logistics category strategies for transport, warehousing, last mile, customs, 3PL/4PL.

  • Ensure adherence to policies, Incoterms 2020, trade compliance, and data privacy; establish contingency capacity.

  • Run TCO, should cost and lane level modelling; leverage index-based pricing and fuel surcharge governance.

  • Collaborate with Supply Chain to align demand, forecasts, and capacity; optimise network (DC footprint, consolidation, mode mix).

  • Optimise Incoterms, load consolidation, and routing guides to reduce lead time and cost.

  • Define sourcing waves and project pipeline to meet upcoming business requirements.


Project Management and Sourcing

  • Deliver complex RFPs, transitions, and network changes on-time with cross-functional teams.

  • Lead Source to Contract (S2C) processes including market scans, RFI/RFP/eAuctions, evaluation, and negotiations.

  • Establish SRM governance with strategic carriers, 3PLs/4PLs, and customs brokers.

  • Implement supplier lifecycle management and SRM governance with carriers and 3PLs.

  • Maintain clean data (lanes, rate cards, surcharges) and contract repositories with metadata and alerts.


Performance and Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Drive performance, innovation, and sustainability including CO2 per shipment and packaging optimisation.

  • Align with Business Units, Finance, and Operations on specs, SLAs, and budgets; influence decisions using data and market insights.

  • Create cross-functional Steering/Stakeholder Committees for major logistics initiatives.

  • Partner with IT to integrate TMS/WMS and e-procurement systems; enable automated KPI dashboards.

  • Provide market intelligence (capacity, fuel/index trends, geopolitical risks) to inform decisions.


Team Development and Coaching

  • Coach and develop the team in sourcing, analytics, contracts; succession and learning plans in place.

  • 100% completion of talent development plans and mandatory training; succession coverage for key roles.

Desired Candidate Profile

  • Strong negotiation and contract drafting skills, including MSAs and SLAs.

  • Data fluency in Excel/Sheets and visualization tools such as Power BI/Tableau.

  • Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and lead change effectively.

  • Expertise in risk management, including capacity constraints and geopolitical disruptions.


What Qualifies You For The Role:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or Business; Master’s degree preferred.

  • CIPS certification or equivalent highly desirable; APICS CSCP/CLTD or similar logistics certifications are advantageous.

  • 7-10 years of experience in procurement with a strong focus on logistics categories.

  • Proven experience in global freight/3PL sourcing and contract management, including RFx and eAuctions.

  • Working knowledge of Incoterms 2020 and customs & trade compliance.

  • Hands-on experience with TMS/WMS and e-procurement platforms like SAP Ariba or Coupa.

  • Advanced analytics skills with financial acumen in TCO, indexation, and benchmarking.

Employment Type

    Full Time

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Strategic Sourcing Manager - Logistics
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Cost Optimization
  • Logistics Procurement Manager
  • Procurement Strategy
  • Logistics Operations
  • Supply Chain Procurement Lead

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Al Futtaim Private Company (LLC)

Al Futtaim Private Company (LLC)

Jessica Misal - NA

Festival Tower, Crescent Drive, Dubai Festival City, Dubai Al Hasan Al Basri St, Dammam, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

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