Senior Category Specialist

Walker Lovell ·www.walkerlovell.com

Location United Arab Emirates
Work type Hybrid
Salary AED 33,500 / year
Type Full time
Level Senior
Source Shazamme
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Specialist - Category Management (Technical & Mechanical Services)
Location: UAE (Hybrid)
Travel: Occasional regional travel
Compensation: Reflecting seniority and scope

Own MRO sourcing in a sector where supply chain excellence matters most.
Work at the heart of a business that feeds industries and economies. If you understand the procurement pressures of fertilizer or heavy industrial supply chains — your expertise will drive critical operational impact here.

Package & Benefits

  • High-impact role with multi-site coverage

  • Competitive base with performance bonus

  • Hybrid working from UAE

  • Clear path into senior global procurement roles

Why this business
This is a confidential opportunity with a major producer in the global fertilizer and industrial chemicals space. Backed by multinational investment, the company is scaling its global procurement capability with a focus on risk mitigation, cost transparency, and strategic supplier alignment.

What you’ll be doing

  • Deliver the global category strategy for technical services and mechanical maintenance

  • Lead cost transparency, benchmarking and should-cost modelling

  • Build strategic supplier relationships and innovation pipelines

  • Coordinate cross-site procurement activity for maximum value delivery

What you’ll bring

  • Strong MRO procurement experience in agribusiness, fertilizer, or industrial sectors

  • Excellent grasp of supplier performance and stakeholder engagement

  • Confidence in managing complex budgets and sourcing pipelines

  • Systems knowledge (SAP S/4HANA, Sievo, or similar) a plus

Who this suits
You’re a driven procurement professional who thrives in operationally critical categories. You bring sector understanding, strategic thinking, and the ability to turn insight into cost-saving action.

Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.

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Who is hiring for the Senior Category Specialist role?
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Where is the Senior Category Specialist job located?
The Senior Category Specialist role with Walker Lovell is based in AE. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Senior Category Specialist role remote?
Yes — the Senior Category Specialist position at Walker Lovell is hybrid. Candidates based in AE are preferred.
What does the Senior Category Specialist role pay?
Walker Lovell lists the Senior Category Specialist role at up to AED 33,500 per year.
Is the Senior Category Specialist role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Walker Lovell.
What experience level is the Senior Category Specialist role?
The Senior Category Specialist position is aimed at senior-level candidates.
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