Regional Category Manager

Description

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and agencies, evaluating their performance to guarantee optimal delivery and reliability of supplied labor.
• Drive special programs and initiatives aimed at improving cost efficiency, workforce quality, and process reliability.
• Proactively identify risks and implement business continuity measures to ensure uninterrupted labor supply.
• Ensure all activities are compliant with local labor laws, immigration requirements, and legislative restrictions.
• Manage large-scale projects or processes autonomously, providing strategic input and delivering results with minimal oversight.
• Work closely with the global IMS Category Lead to implement and further improve the overall category strategy.
• Lead end-to-end procurement processes, including supplier identification, negotiation, contracts, and agreements tailored to temporary staffing needs.
• Develop, plan, and implement effective sourcing strategies for temporary labor, with a strong focus on Eastern European and Middle Eastern markets.

Requirements

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• In-depth understanding of legislative restrictions, labor laws, and compliance requirements for temporary staffing in targeted regions.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and deliver results in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience in coaching or mentoring others.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced education or relevant certifications are a plus.
• Fluency in English required; proficiency Arabic is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in temporary labor sourcing, procurement, or management, preferably in Eastern Europe or the Middle East.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance