Procurement Manager - Freelance/ Temporary Support (m/f/d)

We are currently looking for a freelance Procurement Manager to provide temporary support/cover at our Dubai office located in Dubai Investment Park.

As this is a freelance role, candidates must hold their own valid UAE residence visa and medical insurance.

Cover periods:

• Procurement and rental of audio-visual equipment for events like projectors, sound systems, light systems, media network equipment.
• Acting as a primary contact for all Procurement-related topics towards the projects and closely liaising with the project teams regarding project planning, budgets, strategies, any   issues that might arise and opportunities for improvement.
• Developing, advancing, and implementing procurement strategies for assigned projects in close collaboration with the respective project teams (e.g., cost-competitive sourcing, back-to-back agreements, project-specific pricing, etc.)
• Identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers based on quality, price, availability and delivery time.
• Qualifying and developing suppliers as well as monitoring their performance.
• Placing and tracking orders to ensure timely deliveries.
• Negotiating procurement terms, prices, and contracts with suppliers.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships and proactively collaborating with project teams and other stakeholders within the organisation.
• Proactively identifying and realizing cost reduction and optimization opportunities.
• Managing risks related to procurement challenges.
• Identifying and leveraging industry trends and best practices to drive innovation and continuously enhance efficiency.
• Executing material inspections, quality assessments and coordinating with Logistics regarding packing, shipment and transportation lead times.

• At least 2 years of proven experience in procurement of audio-visual equipment in a mid-sized international service company in the UAE.
• Own UAE Residence visa and medical insurance.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, law, or engineering is preferred; alternatively, relevant certifications.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in procurement-related methods, processes, and tools, along with knowledge of contract law.
• Proficiency with procurement software and tools as well as excellent skills in MS Office products.
• Confident demeanor with strong negotiation skills, proactivity, responsibility, and a quality-driven mindset.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical, conceptual, and communication skills.

• Unified CAT A Silver Premium Medical Insurance provided as standard to all team members – yes, you read that correctly, we all enjoy the same insurance category benefits! 
• Complimentary lunches provided daily in our Dubai office canteen.
• Team Engagement Initiatives – team-building activities, health and wellness drives, etc.
• Team Socials – team BBQs, season opening and closing parties.
• Worker’s Compensation and Accident Insurance.
• Annual Flight Allowance.
• Recruitment Referral Bonus Scheme for team members who refer successful applicants for our open positions. 
• Project Referral Bonus Scheme for team members who refer successful project leads.
• Community & Diversity Programme, including an annual BeWunder Culture Day celebrating our international and multicultural team.
• The opportunity to work in an international and multi-cultural team with collaboration across our offices in the Middle East and Europe.
• Collaborative and motivated working environment.
• Trusting and partnership-based cooperation across all units.