Procurement Buying Centre Buyer - CPS (Professional Services, Training, Employee Benefits / MarCom /

Job Description - Grade SpecificThe Corporate Professional Services (CPS) – MEA Buyer is responsible for executing CPS sourcing activities and delivering the associated Savings Plan within the Middle East & Africa region, in line with the Global CPS Sourcing Strategy, the CPS Target Operating Model, and the guidance of the External Resources & Corporate Professional Services Category Manager Middle East & Africa.The CPS category covers six product areas: Employee Benefits, MarCom (Marketing & Communication), MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Congresses and Events), Insurance, Professional Services, and Training.For this role, the assigned scope is MEA – Employee Benefits / MarCom / MICE / Insurance / Professional Services / Training. Geographic and category scope may evolve over time based on business needs and the Buyer’s development interests.The role ensures full compliance with Procurement processes and policies, guaranteeing disciplined and auditable sourcing execution. It contributes to the definition, deployment, and maintenance of the Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and supports effective Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) in line with CPS governance.The position ensures disciplined execution of the CPS Sourcing Cycle, translating approved category strategies into concrete sourcing and savings actions, and is accountable for the delivery, tracking, and documentation of sourcing-related savings within scope.Country-level stakeholder ownership remains under the External Resources & Corporate Professional Services Category Manager – MEA.Key ResponsibilitiesCategory Strategy & Value CreationExecute sourcing initiatives aligned with Global CPS category strategies and approved MEA sourcing and savings plansTranslate global category direction into concrete sourcing actions that maximize value for money, service quality, and risk mitigationIdentify and support opportunities for standardization, industrialization, and leverage within the assigned categories and MEA scopeContribute market intelligence, supplier insights, and savings opportunities to support continuous enhancement of category performanceSupplier & Contract ManagementExecute end-to-end sourcing activities including RfX processes, negotiations, renewals, and supplier selections within assigned CPS categoriesOperate sourcing activities leveraging the Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and contribute to Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) performanceSupport contract execution, commercial performance tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives in line with CPS governance and standardsEducationBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or a related field preferredRelevant professional experience in sourcing or procurement may be considered in lieu of a formal degreeA Master’s degree (e.g. MBA) or relevant procurement certification is a plus, but not requiredSkills & CapabilitiesStrategic sourcing execution within a global procurement frameworkRfX management, negotiations, and supplier selectionSavings delivery, tracking, and documentation (P&L, Cost Avoidance, Cost Containment)Strong understanding of sourcing governance, compliance, and auditabilityAbility to translate global category strategies into executable actionsEffective collaboration within matrixed, regional, and global environmentsContribution to process standardization and sourcing maturityLanguagesArabic and English – professional working proficiency (mandatory