Senior Procurement Officer with Avery Dennison. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute end to end category strategies for raw materials, indirect services, and subcontractors. Move beyond 'three quotes' to analyze Total Cost of Ownership and long‑term value. Identify inefficiencies in current workflows. Design and implement leaner, faster P2P cycle to drive organizational agility. Build and maintain dynamic dashboards…
Key Responsibilities Develop and execute end to end category strategies for raw materials, indirect services, and subcontractors. Move beyond 'three quotes' to analyze Total Cost of Ownership and long‑term value. Identify inefficiencies in current workflows. Design and implement leaner, faster P2P cycle to drive organizational agility. Build and maintain dynamic dashboards using advanced Google Sheets (Power Query/Pivot) or Power BI. Pioneer the use of Generative AI for market intelligence, contract analysis, and automated reporting. Manage the entire procurement lifecycle with minimal hand holding. Take full accountability for results, from initial stakeholder requirements to final vendor performance. Navigate the volatile UAE market, managing supplier rate‑change requests and global logistics disruptions to protect Contribution Margins (CM) and ensure plant continuity. Act as a trusted advisor to Finance, Operations, and Senior Leadership. Communicate complex procurement data as clear, actionable business insights. Oversee contracts, critical spare parts sourcing, and outsourced processing to ensure zero business disruption. Collaborating with Engineering and Operations to perform "Function vs." analysis on high‑spend items. Implementing "Should‑Cost" modeling to challenge supplier pricing during complex negotiations. Experience: 5+ years in Procurement, with at least 3 years in a Senior or Strategic capacity (UAE market experience is mandatory). Technical Mastery: Expert‑level Excel skills (Power Query, Power Pivot, Data Modeling). Deep familiarity with ERP systems. Digital Mindset: Strong interest or experience in AI transformation, predictive analytics, and process automation. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering. Professional certification (CIPS Level 4/5 or CPSM) is highly preferred. Soft Skills: High emotional intelligence, exceptional negotiation skills, and the ability to influence C‑suite stakeholders. Mindset: Someone who creates systems rather than just following existing manuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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