Assistant Sourcing Manager

🚀 We're Hiring: Assistant Manager – Sourcing | Dubai 🌍Are you a techno-commercial professional with deep expertise in Indirect Procurement and Facility Management? We are seeking a dynamic, strategic AM – Sourcing to join our Middle East & Europe sourcing team in Dubai!Role OverviewPosition: Assistant Manager – SourcingLocation: DubaiTeam/Function: Middle East & Europe | SourcingReporting To: Director – Middle East & EuropeKey ResponsibilitiesSupplier & Price Management: Secure competitive supplier quotes, negotiate optimal pricing, and establish favorable delivery and credit terms.Data & Margin Analysis: Analyze customer purchase data to maximize Annual Rate Contract (ARC) and Request For Quotation (RFQ) opportunities. Conduct category- and item-level price analyses to estimate profitability accurately.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Tech, BD, Customer Purchase, Central Procurement, and Local Sourcing teams to deliver timely, competitive analysis.Process Optimization: Identify and develop standardized processes to meet business development needs and improve turn-around time (TAT) on data analysis.Innovation: Create forward-thinking approaches to evaluate and enhance procurement analysis effectiveness.Qualifications & RequirementsExperience: 3–6 years of experience in the sourcing industry (Essential).Domain Knowledge: Strong grasp of supply chain, strategic sourcing, and Indirect Procurement categories (Facility Management knowledge is a major plus).Education: Graduation from a reputed institute (Essential); MBA or equivalent preferred (Desirable).Key Skills: Exceptional negotiation ability, customer-centric mindset, excellent communication with a flair for BD/sales, and a drive to build processes from scratch.