DHGS Procurement - Associate Director - Sourcing - Corporate Services

Role Overview

Associate Director – Sourcing – Corporate Services at Dubai Holding Group Services in Dubai. This is a strategic sourcing leadership role managing three critical categories: Marketing, IT, and Corporate Services.

Company Overview

Dubai Holding Group Services is the shared business services arm of Dubai Holding, providing consolidated business solutions in procurement, finance and human capital across the Group. Group Services Procurement delivers end-to-end value through strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contracting enabled by advanced technology, streamlined processes, strong governance, and data-driven insights. The organization supports a diverse portfolio including Dubai Holding Real Estate, Dubai Holding Entertainment, Dubai Holding Community Management, Dubai Holding Land Estates, Dubai Holding Hospitality, Dubai Holding Investments, and Dubai Holding Asset Management.

Role Purpose

To lead sourcing strategies across Marketing, IT, and Corporate Services categories, driving sourcing strategies that deliver innovation, efficiency, and measurable value across the organization while managing spend analysis, market intelligence, cost assessments, contract development, and supplier relationship management.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Sourcing

• Lead sourcing strategies across Marketing, IT, and Corporate Services
• Deliver cost optimization initiatives and value-creation projects
• Integrate market insights into sourcing plans and supplier strategies
• Partner with senior stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business objectives
• Proven ability to align sourcing strategies with business objectives and deliver measurable financial and operational value

Spend & Market Analysis

• Oversee spend analysis, market intelligence, and cost assessments
• Interpret complex data, assess market trends, and make strategic recommendations that influence decisions

Governance & Process

• Guide the team to follow standardized sourcing processes and governance
• Ensure compliance with budgets and frameworks

Supplier & Contract Management

• Oversee supplier relationship management
• Manage contract development

Performance Monitoring

• Monitor performance and ensure compliance with budgets and frameworks

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field
• 10–12 years of relevant experience
• At least 3–5 years in a leadership role
• Solid experience in one or more of the following categories: Marketing, IT, or Corporate Services
• Experience in large-scale procurement organizations or leading consultancies highly valued
• CIPS or Project Management certifications preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, spend analysis, and supplier relationship management
• Proficiency in procurement systems such as Oracle Fusion and SAP Ariba
• Familiarity with data analytics tools is a plus
• Ability to interpret complex data, assess market trends, and make strategic recommendations that influence decisions

Additional Information

• Based in Dubai or willing to relocate
• Competitive compensation
• Career development opportunities
• Collaborative work environment