# Senior Procurement Specialist — Avery Dennison

Canonical: https://jobxdubai.com/jobs/li-4442588376-senior-procurement-specialist
Location: Dubai, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 32,000 to 48,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-07-20
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## Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute end to end category strategies for raw materials, indirect services, and subcontractors. Move beyond 'three quotes' to analyze Total Cost of Ownership and long-term value.

• Identify inefficiencies in current workflows. Design and implement leaner, faster P2P cycle to drive organizational agility.

• Build and maintain dynamic dashboards using advanced Google Sheets (Power Query/Pivot) or Power BI. Pioneer the use of Generative AI for market intelligence, contract analysis, and automated reporting.

• Manage the entire procurement lifecycle with minimal hand holding. Take full accountability for results, from initial stakeholder requirements to final vendor performance.

• Navigate the volatile UAE market, managing supplier rate-change requests and global logistics disruptions to protect Contribution Margins (CM) and ensure plant continuity.

• Act as a trusted advisor to Finance, Operations, and Senior Leadership. Communicate complex procurement data as clear, actionable business insights.

• Oversee contracts, critical spare parts sourcing, and outsourced processing to ensure zero business disruption.

• Collaborating with Engineering and Operations to perform "Function vs. Cost" analysis on high-spend items.

• Implementing "Should-Cost" modeling to challenge supplier pricing during complex negotiations.

Candidate Profile & Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years in Procurement, with at least 3 years in a Senior or Strategic capacity (UAE market experience is mandatory).

• Technical Mastery: Expert-level Excel skills (Power Query, Power Pivot, Data Modeling). Deep familiarity with ERP systems.

• Digital Mindset: Strong interest or experience in AI transformation, predictive analytics, and process automation.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering. Professional certification (CIPS Level 4/5 or CPSM) is highly preferred.

• Soft Skills: High emotional intelligence, exceptional negotiation skills, and the ability to influence C-suite stakeholders.

• Mindset: Someone who creates systems rather than just following existing manuals.

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## Requirements

Experience: 5+ years in Procurement, with at least 3 years in a Senior or Strategic capacity (UAE market experience is mandatory). Technical Mastery: Expert-level Excel skills (Power Query, Power Pivot, Data Modeling). Deep familiarity with ERP systems. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering. Professional certification (CIPS Level 4/5 or CPSM) highly preferred.

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