{"id":172661,"date":"2026-04-05T05:43:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T05:43:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobs\/were-hiring-procurement-buying-centre-buyer-cps-professional-services-training-employee-benefits-marcom\/"},"modified":"2026-04-05T05:43:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T05:43:07","slug":"were-hiring-procurement-buying-centre-buyer-cps-professional-services-training-employee-benefits-marcom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobs\/were-hiring-procurement-buying-centre-buyer-cps-professional-services-training-employee-benefits-marcom\/","title":{"rendered":"We\u2019re Hiring Procurement Buying Centre Buyer &#8211; CPS (Professional Services, Training, Employee Benefits \/ MarCom \/"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Job Description &#8211; Grade Specific<span class=\"br\"><\/span>The Corporate Professional Services (CPS) &#8211; MEA Buyer is responsible for executing CPS sourcing activities and delivering the associated Savings Plan within the Middle East &#038; Africa region, in line with the Global CPS Sourcing Strategy, the CPS Target Operating Model, and the guidance of the External Resources &#038; Corporate Professional Services Category Manager Middle East &#038; Africa.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>The CPS category covers six product areas: Employee Benefits, MarCom (Marketing &#038; Communication), MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Congresses and Events), Insurance, Professional Services, and Training.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>For this role, the assigned scope is MEA &#8211; Employee Benefits \/ MarCom \/ MICE \/ Insurance \/ Professional Services \/ Training. Geographic and category scope may evolve over time based on business needs and the Buyer&#8217;s development interests.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>The role ensures full compliance with Procurement processes and policies, guaranteeing disciplined and auditable sourcing execution. It contributes to the definition, deployment, and maintenance of the Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and supports effective Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) in line with CPS governance.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>The position ensures disciplined execution of the CPS Sourcing Cycle, translating approved category strategies into concrete sourcing and savings actions, and is accountable for the delivery, tracking, and documentation of sourcing-related savings within scope.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Country-level stakeholder ownership remains under the External Resources &#038; Corporate Professional Services Category Manager &#8211; MEA.<span class=\"br\"><\/span><b>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<\/b><span class=\"br\"><\/span>Category Strategy &#038; Value Creation <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Execute sourcing initiatives aligned with Global CPS category strategies and approved MEA sourcing and savings plans<\/li>\n<li>Translate global category direction into concrete sourcing actions that maximize value for money, service quality, and risk mitigation<\/li>\n<li>Identify and support opportunities for standardization, industrialization, and leverage within the assigned categories and MEA scope<\/li>\n<li>Contribute market intelligence, supplier insights, and savings opportunities to support continuous enhancement of category performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> Supplier &#038; Contract Management <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Execute end-to-end sourcing activities including RfX processes, negotiations, renewals, and supplier selections within assigned CPS categories<\/li>\n<li>Operate sourcing activities leveraging the Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and contribute to Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) performance<\/li>\n<li>Support contract execution, commercial performance tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives in line with CPS governance and standards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Education<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor&#8217;s degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or a related field preferred<\/li>\n<li>Relevant professional experience in sourcing or procurement may be considered in lieu of a formal degree<\/li>\n<li>A Master&#8217;s degree (e.g. MBA) or relevant procurement certification is a plus, but not required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> Skills &#038; Capabilities <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strategic sourcing execution within a global procurement framework<\/li>\n<li>RfX management, negotiations, and supplier selection<\/li>\n<li>Savings delivery, tracking, and documentation (P&#038;L, Cost Avoidance, Cost Containment)<\/li>\n<li>Strong understanding of sourcing governance, compliance, and auditability<\/li>\n<li>Ability to translate global category strategies into executable actions<\/li>\n<li>Effective collaboration within matrixed, regional, and global environments<\/li>\n<li>Contribution to process standardization and sourcing maturity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Languages<\/b><span class=\"br\"><\/span>Arabic and English &#8211; professional working proficiency (mandatory<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Ref. code: 450182<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Posted on: Apr 3, 2026<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Experience Level: Experienced Professionals<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Contract Type: Permanent<span class=\"br\"><\/span><b>Location:<\/b><span class=\"br\"><\/span>Cairo, EG<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Brand: Capgemini<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Professional Community: Procurement<\/p>\n<p><center><b><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.careerjet.com.eg\/jobad\/egdaa0c7908690721c42880a89e52e376f?affid=1e18623d919a855447a16dd0557b1bec\" class=\"button purchase\" target=\"_blank\">Apply Now<\/a> <\/b><\/center><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Job Description &#8211; Grade Specific The Corporate Professional Services (CPS) &#8211; MEA Buyer is responsible for executing CPS sourcing activities and delivering the associated Savings Plan within the Middle East &amp; Africa region, in line with the Global CPS 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