Job Description

About Dubai Holding Group Services:

Group Services is Dubai Holding’s shared business services arm that provides consolidated business solutions in procurement, finance and human capital across the Group. With a commitment to talent, digital innovation and continuous improvement, it delivers best-in-class service, enhancing the Group's overall performance.

Group Services is dedicated to transforming operations, elevating service quality and cultivating specialised teams focused on excellence and innovation.

Group Services comprises of:

Group Services Procurement delivers end-to-end value through strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contracting. Enabled by advanced technology, streamlined processes, strong governance, and data-driven insights, it ensures responsible sourcing, cost efficiency, and operational excellence.

Group Services Finance manages financial transactions, budgeting, and reporting to ensure strong fiscal health and cash flow. It empowers informed decision-making through insights that drive sustainable growth and profitability.

Group Services Human Capital manages the full employee lifecycle, ensuring a smooth journey from recruitment to offboarding while fostering a culture that values and supports people—the Group’s greatest asset.

Empowering talent for the future:

Group Services’ greatest strength lies in its people; their collective capabilities serve as the driving force of the company. Dedicated to creating a vibrant talent hub where challenging the norm leads to innovation, collaboration fuels creativity and caring for people and partners cultivates strong relationships, Group Services aims to build a foundation for sustained success.

As a business that views success as a shared journey and celebrates every achievement along the way, Group Services offers the opportunity to grow, develop skills and make a meaningful impact.

Dubai Holding Group Services proudly supports a diverse portfolio of companies:

• Dubai Holding Real Estate

• Dubai Holding Entertainment

• Dubai Holding Community Management

• Dubai Holding Land Estates

• Dubai Holding Hospitality

• Dubai Holding Investments

• Dubai Holding Asset Management

Key Responsibilities

1. Category Management & Execution Excellence

• Execute category management activities in line with defined procurement policies, processes, and governance standards.
• Align sourcing initiatives with business stakeholder procurement requirements.
• Monitor KPIs, identify operational gaps, and recommend improvement actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within strategic procurement workflows.
• Act as the first point of contact for category management and strategic sourcing queries and escalate exceptions when required.
• Manage procurement category spend of approximately AED 10+ Million

2. Strategic Sourcing Management

• Execute end-to-end strategic sourcing activities across assigned procurement categories.
• Identify sourcing constraints, supply risks, and mitigation plans.
• Support supplier lifecycle management including sourcing, evaluation, contracting, renewal, and termination processes.
• Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving service levels, reducing costs, and strengthening compliance.

3. Spend Analysis & Cost Optimization

• Perform spend analysis to identify procurement trends, opportunities, and savings initiatives.
• Execute cost-saving and value optimization initiatives aligned with category strategies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to forecast demand and optimize procurement value.
• Conduct cost-benefit and value analysis for sourcing projects.
• Ensure procurement activities align with budgets and cost-saving targets.

4. Market Intelligence & Category Strategy Support

• Conduct market intelligence and benchmarking analysis to monitor supplier markets, pricing trends, and risks.
• Provide analytical inputs to support category and supplier strategy development.
• Track sourcing initiatives, savings delivery, and category performance metrics.
• Maintain sourcing project pipelines and update project management systems.

5. Supplier Relationship Management

• Support implementation of supplier relationship management frameworks, including vendor segmentation and risk management.
• Participate in supplier evaluation, performance monitoring, and improvement initiatives.
• Act as the primary interface for suppliers to address operational issues and performance concerns.

6. Stakeholder Collaboration & Self-Management

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver procurement objectives and service excellence.
• Promote a customer-centric and high-performance culture.
• Participate in continuous learning and capability development initiatives.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, PMP, or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing roles.
• Experience managing procurement or sourcing projects end-to-end.
• Working knowledge of contracts, commercial terms, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in procurement shared services environments preferred.
• Middle East regional experience is an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Category Management & Strategic Sourcing
• Spend Analysis & Cost Optimization
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Contract & Commercial Management
• Procurement Analytics & Reporting
• Project Management

Behavioural Competencies

• Strategic & analytical mindset
• Customer focus and stakeholder orientation
• Execution excellence and process discipline
• Innovation and continuous improvement mindset
• Collaborative and solution-oriented approach