Marketing Procurement Lead: Strategy, Vendors&Savings

<p><strong>Job Description: Procurement Manager (Sales&Marketing)</strong></p><p><strong>About the Company</strong></p><p>We are a leading real estate developer in the UAE, known for delivering high-quality residential and commercial projects. With a strong focus on innovation, design excellence, and timely delivery, we continue to expand our portfolio across the region.</p><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p>The Procurement Manager – Sales&Marketing will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement of all marketing, branding, and sales-related requirements. The role ensures cost efficiency, quality delivery, and alignment with project timelines and business objectives.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage procurement of<strong>marketing and sales-related services</strong>, including advertising agencies, digital marketing vendors, media buying, event management, and branding suppliers</li><li>Work closely with the<strong>Sales&Marketing teams</strong>to understand campaign needs and timelines</li><li>Lead<strong>RFQs/RFPs, vendor negotiations, and contract finalization</strong></li><li>Develop and implement<strong>category sourcing strategies</strong>for marketing procurement</li><li>Identify, evaluate, and onboard<strong>new vendors and agencies</strong></li><li>Ensure compliance with<strong>company procurement policies and procedures</strong></li><li>Monitor and control<strong>marketing budgets and procurement spend</strong></li><li>Manage<strong>contracts, SLAs, and vendor performance</strong></li><li>Drive<strong>cost optimization and value engineering initiatives</strong></li><li>Coordinate with internal teams to ensure<strong>timely delivery of materials and services</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field</li><li>8–12 years of experience in procurement, with exposure to<strong>marketing and sales categories</strong></li><li>Experience in<strong>real estate, construction, or FMCG sectors</strong>preferred</li><li>Strong knowledge of<strong>vendor management and contract negotiation</strong></li><li>Experience handling<strong>marketing campaigns, media buying, and branding procurement</strong></li><li>Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office</li><li>UAE experience is preferred</li><li>Strong negotiation and commercial skills</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Strategic thinking with cost optimization focus</li><li>Strong communication and coordination skills</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><ul><li>Immediate or short notice candidates preferred</li><li>Experience working with cross-functional teams is essential</li></ul>#J-18808-Ljbffr