Vacature Procurement Category Manager

Procurement Category Manager

Locatie Dubai
Fulltime

We are currently looking for a driven Procurement Category Manager for our Procurement department. You will work in a professional and ambitious team, jointly managing the procurement of services and products for the entire Van den Bosch organization.

As a Procurement Category Manager, you will be responsible for managing procurement activities related to ocean freight services with shipping lines and carriers. You will negotiate global and regional freight agreements, including service levels, capacity commitments, and commercial terms, ensuring the best balance between cost, service quality, and network reliability. In addition, you will be involved in contracting depot services and managing agency agreements to support our global operations.

You will continuously monitor supplier performance and drive improvement initiatives with strategic partners while conducting market analyses and supporting tender processes to identify cost-saving opportunities and service enhancements.

A strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail is essential in this role. Through correct contract administration, supplier data management, and document filing within our internal systems, you will ensure reliable information is available across the organization, enabling Commercial, Operations, Finance, and other teams to work efficiently and make informed decisions.

Your profile:

• A completed bachelor's or master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or a comparable field;
• At least 5 years of experience in purchasing services;
• Mandatory experience in Logistics, preferably with focus on sea freight;
• Good command of English; knowledge of a local language is an advantage;
• Commercial and technical insight;
• Strong persuasion and influencing skills;

Our Offer: 

• A challenging role with excellent career development opportunities.
• A competitive salary and 30 vacation days.
• A pleasant working environment within an enthusiastic and professional team.
• Plenty of room for initiative and the opportunity to contribute your own ideas.
• Various opportunities for your personal development and career growth.