JOB PURPOSE

To support the development of the overall strategy of category management. The individual in this role is

expected to perform spend & category analysis and work closely with all internal stakeholders to capture their

demand and develop planning strategies accordingly. Also improve quality and mitigate risks.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead the development, implementation, and update of all polices strategies, procedures and process

related to category management.

• Develop and work with the ERP team to ensure that PSCM requirements related to category

management are implemented.

• Categorize Goods and services to ensure the optimum segmentation of the supply chain and the

classification of suppliers according to the importance of their portfolio of goods and services.

• Develop baseline/ current spend & category analysis to determine the appropriate category strategy.

• Conduct market assessment of suppliers and their supply chain.

• Analyze and interpret market conditions, trends, and data to identify market opportunities.

• Identify opportunities to enhance business performance through improved analytics and reporting.

• Provide leadership, coordination and coaching to the team, ensuring they are trained enabling them to

achieve the operational and financial metrics within their areas of responsibility and succeed in their

roles.

• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and market dynamics impacting assigned

categories.

• Implement corrective actions as necessary to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and

quality standards.

• Assist in the development and implementation of category strategies to optimize supplier

performance, reduce costs, and mitigate risks.

• People management responsibility.

• Deliver briefs, updates, and reports as and when required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations

Management, Engineering, Computer Science, MIS or equivalent.

Professional Qualifications: Category Management Association Certification/ MCIPS considered

a plus.

Experience: At least 9-15 years of relevant experience.

Languages: • Excellent communication skills in English (oral and written).

• Arabic is plus