Procurement Manager

Role Overview

Procurement Manager at Wynn Al Marjan Island, located in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.

Company Overview

Wynn Al Marjan Island will be the first integrated resort in the UAE, set to open in 2027. Located 50 miles from Dubai International Airport in Ras Al Khaimah, the resort will feature 1,530 rooms and suites, 22 restaurants, lounges and bars, a theater, a beach club, multiple swimming and wading pools, a five-star spa, a salon, a shopping promenade, and a celebrations and events center.

Role Purpose

Lead the Procurement Team to ensure competitive sourcing, optimal Total Cost of Ownership, strong supplier relationships, and adherence to organizational standards and performance metrics.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

• Oversee Buyers and assign tasks based on priorities and capacity.
• Monitor performance of team members against key performance indicators.
• Mentor, train and develop Buyers across procurement competencies.
• Provide training to team members on product knowledge, system applications and negotiation skills.
• Participate in training and other activities to facilitate high team performance.

Sourcing & Negotiation

• Create, develop and execute quotations and RFPs to ensure the most competitive proposals are obtained.
• Negotiate with suppliers to ensure the best Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is achieved.
• Develop category strategies where necessary to minimize marketplace risks.

Supplier & Vendor Management

• Participate in Vendor Management and Supplier Relationship Management, ensuring suppliers adhere to the highest performance standards.
• Maintain awareness of the marketplace, understand relevant categories and end-user requirements, and ensure those requirements are fulfilled.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with end-user departments to assess their needs and requirements and make recommendations that achieve the best overall Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Train end users on the fundamentals of the procure-to-pay process, including the creation of purchase requisitions.
• Interact with internal and external customers professionally and positively.

Performance & Process Management

• Utilize reports in decision-making and organizational strategy.
• Create, maintain and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Develop, monitor and recommend system process improvements.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Contribute positively to the bottom line of the organization.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Procurement, Sourcing and Supply Management, or Hospitality Management.
• APICS, ISM or MCIPS certification is an advantage.
• Minimum of three years' procurement management experience in a large organization.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, BirchStreet, and SharePoint.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and skilled in negotiation.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Self-motivated and confident.

Additional Information

• Salary paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE.
• Excellent leave policy.
• Healthcare package.
• Incentive programs and other employee benefits.