CollectiveSpend is hiring a Procurement Market Intelligence Specialist for a project-based, full-time on-site role with our client in Abu Dhabi. This project is expected to last for a duration of 2 years. In this role, you will be responsible for generating data-driven market insights to support procurement strategies and operational excellence. You will conduct market research, identify new suppliers, and develop intelligence reports to guide decision-making across procurement functions.
The position plays a vital role in supporting supplier discovery, category insight generation, and trend analysis—ensuring the procurement function is equipped with the latest market intelligence to strengthen sourcing, negotiation, and vendor management outcomes.
Functional Responsibilities
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Conduct market research to identify potential new suppliers aligned with spend categories and organizational goals
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Research and develop procurement-focused market intelligence reports that include:
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Supplier business models
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Cost structures
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Category trends
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Market dynamics
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Pricing data and benchmarking
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Provide relevant market inputs to support procurement strategy development and business decisions
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Share market intelligence insights with internal teams to inform sourcing, budgeting, and supplier development efforts
Organizational Responsibilities
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Maintain compliance with internal policies and procedures related to procurement research and documentation
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Participate in audits and ensure research outputs meet internal governance standards
Management Reporting
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Support the preparation of periodic reports by contributing validated and insightful market data
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Flag any inconsistencies, gaps, or risk indicators identified during market research or intelligence reporting
Qualifications and Experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a relevant field such as Procurement, Economics, Market Research, or Supply Chain
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5–10 years of experience in a similar functional role, ideally in procurement intelligence or supply market analysis
Skills and Competencies
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Strong analytical capabilities and experience with procurement or supply chain data sets
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Ability to translate market research into actionable procurement insights
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Experience in developing intelligence reports for internal stakeholder use
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Familiarity with supplier evaluation, pricing benchmarks, and market trend analysis
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Excellent communication and visualization skills to present insights clearly
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Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and deadline management
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Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Power BI, or other market research tools