Procurement Category Manager - External Resources & Corporate Professional Services

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.Long DescriptionLead the External Resources and Corporate Professional Services categories across the MEA region. This includes contingent workforce (IT & Engineering), SOW services, and HR/Finance/Legal/Advisory professional services. Partner with senior stakeholders, manage critical suppliers, and drive category strategies that support growth, efficiency, and compliance across diverse regional markets.Category Strategy & DeliveryBuild and execute a 3‑year MEA category roadmap aligned with global directionDrive sourcing, value optimization, and risk mitigationIdentify opportunities for standardization and innovationStakeholder EngagementPartner with senior business, HR, Finance, and Legal leadersInfluence demand and ensure early procurement engagementLead performance and risk reviewsSupplier & Contract ManagementManage end‑to‑end sourcing (RFPs, negotiations, renewals)Develop and manage staffing, SOW, and professional services suppliersOversee contract governance and continuous improvementGovernance & ComplianceEnsure compliance with procurement policies and regulationsManage category risks, audits, and controlsTransformation & ImprovementSupport procurement transformation and digital tool adoption (VMS, sourcing platforms)Contribute to global and regional change initiativesCandidate ProfileEducationBachelor’s degree required; MBA/certification preferredExperience8–12+ years in procurement/category management in large international organizationsStrong experience in External Resources (contingent, SOW) and/or Corporate Professional ServicesProven regional/multi‑country strategy executionExperience in multicultural, complex environments (ideally MEA)SkillsStrong strategic and execution capabilitySenior stakeholder management and influencing skillsCommercial, financial, and analytical acumenDeep understanding of procurement governance and supplier managementChange‑driven and improvement‑orientedFluent Arabic & English (professional proficiency)Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organizations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.Make it real | www.capgemini.com