Procurement Manager - MEA

We are hiring a "Procurement Manager - MEA", for our growing team in UAE, Dubai.DESCRIPTION AND AIMTo lead and manage all procurement activities for Menarini MEA region, ensuring cost-effective sourcing, timely and compliant supply of materials across the region, supplier performance, and compliance with corporate standards. The role will oversee both direct and indirect procurement, with additional responsibility for budgeting, cost forecasting, and spend optimization to support strategic decision-making and financial planning. Partner with the Global Supply Chain function to support product availability. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPEStrategic Procurement: Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with company objectives and regional business plans.Ensure full compliance with the Global Procurement Policy, Procedures, and Process Book, embedding corporate governance standards in all procurement activities.Serve as a strategic business partner to regional and functional stakeholders, proactively identifying opportunities for cost optimization, risk mitigation, and value creation. Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements across procurement categories.Conduct annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting of procurement spend, ensuring accuracy and alignment with finance objectives.Provide financial insights and reports to management on savings, supplier performance, and budget variances.Promote a value creation mindset, shifting focus from transactional buying to strategic supplier partnerships and long-term business impact.Foster a culture of accountability, ensuring clear ownership, timely delivery, and data-driven decision-making within the procurement function.Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, ensuring procurement adds measurable business value beyond cost savings.Collaborate cross-functionally with Global and Regional teams to ensure consistent implementation of corporate procurement strategies and standards.Operational Procurement: Manage end-to-end procurement processes including sourcing, tendering, negotiation, contracting, and supplier evaluation.Drive procurement excellence through continuous process improvement, transparency, and adherence to global operating frameworks.Ensure uninterrupted supply of goods and services through effective planning and coordination with internal stakeholders.Partner with the Global Supply Chain function to support product availability, resolve supply risks, and align on lead times and planning requirements.Support Supply Chain activities by providing procurement insights (e.g., supplier constraints, material lead times, price trends) that enable accurate demand and inventory planning.Contribute to cross-functional supply continuity initiatives by proactively identifying sourcing risks and mitigation actions.Oversee purchase order management and ensure accurate, timely delivery.Collaborate with Finance to ensure budget control, cost tracking, and forecasting accuracy.Monitor procurement KPIs including cost efficiency, delivery timeliness, and supplier performance.Leverage digital tools and data analytics to improve procurement efficiency, accuracy, and traceability.Maintain strong coordination with internal requesters to ensure smooth requisition-to-payment (P2P)Provide procurement inputs (lead times, MOQs..) to align purchase plans with manufacturing schedules in coordination with the Global Supply Chain function.Liaise with Logistics/ Global Supply Chain to monitor shipment status, resolve supplier-oriented issues, and escalate delays. Manage Purchase Orders from requisition to supplier dispatch, track order fulfilment, and proactively escalate supply risks to Global Supply Chain and Stakeholders.Work closely with local responsible entities and partners to ensure smooth operations.Resolve customs, import/export, and regulatory challenges.Enable product availability through timely sourcing actions and supplier expediting where needed, supporting Global Supply Chain in inventory planning.Supplier ManagementBuild and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and service providers.Actively participate in the Global Vendor Onboarding process, ensuring supplier data accuracy, compliance with corporate requirements.Lead supplier evaluation, qualification, and performance monitoring processes.Resolve supplier-related issues, ensuring service levels and contractual obligations are met.Drive supplier innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.Stakeholder CollaborationAct as a strategic business partner to internal stakeholders, ensuring procurement contributes to organizational goals and value creation. Collaborate cross-functionally to align procurement strategies with business priorities and operational needs. Provide guidance to departments on procurement best practices, cost optimization, and compliance with global and local policies.Deliver insights and recommendations to management on supplier performance, market dynamics, and spend optimization opportunities.Company Procedure & Follow-Up Process:Comply with the data integrity policy and commitment.Monitoring and analyzing the processes and ensuring that the necessary actions are taken for improvement.Maintaining, backing up and archiving (or ensuring that they are made) all records under her/his responsibility as determined and destroying the records under his/her responsibility as determined when the retention period expires.Fulfilling and implementing responsibilities mentioned in all procedures of the company.The process managed in accordance with Company Procedures; s/he is responsible for ensuring that the activities of the inputs and outputs are correct, the resources are sufficient, the process is monitored, the records are kept, the performance is measured and, when necessary, reporting on these issues. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducation Level: Bachelor’s Degree or above.Education Faculty / Department: Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain, Engineering or equivalent degree.Work Experience: A minimum of 8 years of experience in procurement. Experience in a pharmaceutical or multinational environment preferredTechnical Knowledge and Digital Skills: Proficiency in procurement systems and ERP tools (SAP, Ariba, or equivalent).Strong command of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes and contract management principles.Experience with budget planning, cost forecasting, and spend analytics.Proficient in data analysis and reporting using BI platforms.Ability to leverage AI and digital tools for data interpretation, supplier insight, and process automation.Strong background in logistics, import/export regulations, and customs operations.Foreign Language: Fluent in English. COMPETENCIES & SKILLSResults-oriented and detail-focused.High level of integrity and professionalism.Adaptable, collaborative, and solution-drivenExceptional time, task and resource management skills.Strong analytical, Problem solving and crisis management capabilities.Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, able to build trust and alignment across function and cultures.Empathetic and relationship oriented, with the ability to understand stakeholder needs and balance business priorities. Strategic mindset with a focus on value creation and business partnership.Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.