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
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High-impact role with multi-site coverage
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Competitive base with performance bonus
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Hybrid working from UAE
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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
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Deliver the global category strategy for technical services and mechanical maintenance
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Lead cost transparency, benchmarking and should-cost modelling
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Build strategic supplier relationships and innovation pipelines
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Coordinate cross-site procurement activity for maximum value delivery
What you’ll bring
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Strong MRO procurement experience in agribusiness, fertilizer, or industrial sectors
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Excellent grasp of supplier performance and stakeholder engagement
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Confidence in managing complex budgets and sourcing pipelines
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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.


