Senior Specialist - Category Manager

The ideal candidate should possess 8–12+ years of experience in procurement, category management, strategic sourcing, supply chain, contracts, or commercial management, with at least 5 years of relevant experience within offshore marine, vessel maintenance, subsea engineering, diving operations, or offshore construction/EPCIC projects. They will have a proven track record of delivering commercial value through complex and high-value tenders, supplier negotiations, cost modelling, benchmarking, long-term contracting strategies, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement. The candidate should have strong exposure to offshore vessel operations, including DSVs, CSVs, AHTS, PSVs/MPSVs and survey vessels, as well as vessel maintenance, dry docking, PMS, marine systems, subsea intervention services, IRM, cable laying, mooring and diving operations. Strong knowledge of IMCA standards, marine maintenance practices, offshore project execution, vessel chartering and commercial contract structures is highly desirable, together with a sound understanding of mobilisation/demobilisation costs, day and standby rates, personnel costs, and offshore project risk allocation.

Education & Professional Qualification:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration or equivalent required.
• Accredited Procurement / Supply chain certification is preferable.

Professional Experience:
• 8 or more years of experience in the area of Procurement & Supply Chain Management as a category manager or in a similar role.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience within multinational company.

Geographic Experience:
• N/A

Computer Skills:
• Computer literate (Word/ Excel/ Power-point, MS Project, MS-Visio)
• Oracle Fusion preferred

Language Skills:
• Business fluent English is required
• Business fluent Arabic is preferred

Market/Industry/Functional Knowledge:
• Good knowledge of local and international Procurement laws and procedures.
• Good knowledge of supplier management techniques, procedures & policies.
• Good knowledge of sources of supply, market trends and pricing practices.;
• Supplier Development and negotiations skills.
• Experience in pre- and post-commercial administration of contracts and managing supplier performance.
• Vision & Strategy-Communicates a compelling vision. Creates breakthrough strategies. Generates enthusiasm and commitment.
• Achievement Orientation - Undertakes and is results oriented. Takes charge, shows self-motivation and ambition for personal and professional achievements. Has a competitive drive to get things done.
• Relationship Building - Builds relationships and networks; works through and with others. Communicates and negotiates effectively and persuasively.
• Analytical Thinking - Analyses problems effectively and solves complex issues. Considers the long-term impact and anticipates future consequences and trends. Creates new insights and generates innovative solutions.
• Compliance - Careful and thorough, gathers complete information. Works well under a formal framework and precise rules. Strives for quality.
• Risk Management - Assesses risks and makes timely decisions based on relevant information. Can take high risk decisions when necessary and is not afraid of facing difficulties and adversity. Creates competitive strategies and plans.
• Develop Others - Promotes learning & development. Acts as a coach. Builds succession.