Procurement Director

About the Role

An established organisation is seeking an experienced Procurement Director to provide strategic leadership across procurement sourcing vendor management and contract governance. The role is responsible for driving procurement strategy ensuring compliance and transparency optimising costs and supporting operational continuity at an executive level.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute organisation-wide procurement strategies policies and governance frameworks
  

• Lead the full procurement lifecycle including sourcing tendering supplier evaluation negotiation contracting and fulfilment
  

• Ensure ethical transparent and compliant procurement processes aligned with internal controls and regulatory requirements
  

• Oversee supplier onboarding performance management contract administration renewals and close-out
  

• Establish procurement KPIs and dashboards to track cost savings efficiency supplier performance and risk
  

• Partner with internal stakeholders to forecast needs and ensure timely delivery of goods and services
  

• Oversee ERP and e-procurement systems to improve efficiency automation and data integrity
  

• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation and business continuity plans
  

• Lead mentor and develop procurement and supply chain teams fostering a high-performance culture
  

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Procurement Business Administration Finance or a related field
  

• Masters degree or professional certifications (e.g. CIPS) are an advantage
  

• 12 years of progressive experience in procurement sourcing or supply chain management
  

• Proven experience in senior leadership or director-level procurement roles
  

• Strong background in strategic sourcing competitive tendering contract negotiation and supplier governance
  

Skills & Competencies

• Deep understanding of procurement best practices compliance and governance
  

• Strong commercial financial and analytical acumen
  

• Advanced negotiation and contract management skills
  

• Experience working with ERP systems and digital procurement platforms
  

• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills
  

• Demonstrated leadership team development and change management capability
  

Preferred Experience

• Experience in complex multi-entity or regulated environments
  

• Exposure to large-scale procurement budgets and strategic supplier portfolios
  

• Knowledge of UAE procurement practices and regulatory frameworks
  

• Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage
  

Benefits

Whats on Offer

• Competitive executive-level compensation and benefits
  

• High-impact leadership role with strategic influence
  

• Stable environment with opportunities for long-term growth