Category Specialist

Responsibilities-
• Support in executing category sourcing initiatives by compiling supply market information, preparing RFP documents, collating clarifications from supplier to enable timely and efficient execution of strategic sourcing process.
• Execute tactical sourcing/ spot buys with minimal support of Category Managers for purchases of AED 5k and below, ensure compliance to PR to PO cycle time, tactical sourcing process and on time delivery KPIs.
• Recommend suppliers based on the evaluations and negotiations for tactical purchases and submit for approval as per delegation of authority.
• Negotiate with suppliers and obtain approval of finalized contracts / purchase orders as per the approved delegation of authority.
• Set up contracts and Complex PO for strategic sourcing initiatives (as required) in Oracle.
• Release PO for operational sourcing and expedite delivery