Corporate Procurement Manager - Middle East

Six Construct, a subsidiary of the BESIX Group, is the largest Belgian construction company operating in the Middle East. The company combines the efforts of a highly skilled workforce, along with strategic planning and innovative use of technology to overcome the most complex business challenges. Six Construct is a multi-services company that operates in the construction of commercial and residential buildings, sport and leisure facilities, infrastructure and marine-related projects. The company currently employs a workforce of approximately 4,000 in the Middle East, and a total of 10,000 worldwide.

What You’ll Drive

Procurement Strategy & Governance

• Implement and continuously refine the centralized procurement framework across the region.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards and ensure procurement integrity in all dealings.
• Ensure compliance with BESIX procurement policies, contractual standards, and governance rules.

Digital Procurement Systems

• Work within digital procurement platforms and lead further system enhancements and integration (Felix or other / Candy / 4PS).
• Standardize workflows, approval systems, templates, and reporting.
• Train project teams and ensure full adoption across all business units.

Project Support & Operations Integration

• Manage weekly project visits by proc. team to review procurement status with project teams.
• Facilitate procurement planning sessions and risk reviews.
• Ensure procurement schedules are aligned with overall project programs and critical path activities.
• Act as a bridge between site operations, Tender, Engineering, Commercial, as part of Shared Services.

Sourcing, Tendering & Negotiation

• Lead sourcing strategies for high-value and strategic packages.
• Conduct competitive bidding, commercial evaluations, and final negotiations.
• Ensure best-value procurement with optimal pricing, warranties, delivery schedules, and contractual protection.

Framework Agreements & Brussels Coordination

• Set up framework agreements with key vendors and subcontractors.
• Align with Brussels Procurement for global procurement leverage.
• Identify and implement bulk procurement opportunities (e.g., rebar, steel, MEP materials).

Vendor Management & Supplier Relations

• Develop, maintain, and score the vendor database for prequalification, performance, and risk.
• Organize supplier engagement events and capability workshops.
• Monitor regional market trends, cost inflation, and supply chain risks.

Reporting & Dashboards

• Prepare the monthly procurement dashboard for each project.
• Track procurement progress, risks, savings, delays, and supplier performance.
• Present regional procurement insights to management every month.

HR & People Leadership Responsibilities

Team Development

• Develop and expand a capable procurement team for Middle East.
• Define job roles, skills matrix, and succession plan.

Staff KPIs & Performance

• Set clear KPIs for all procurement staff.
• Hold weekly check-in meetings to track progress, bottlenecks, and development needs.
• Conduct annual and mid-year performance evaluations.
• Coach and mentor team members to grow procurement maturity and professionalism.

Shared Services Culture

• Embed Shared Services values of collaboration, transparency, and service excellence.
• Promote cross-functional teamwork with TEC, DED/BED, COM, and Operations.

You’re a Great Fit If You Have

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain, Procurement, or Business

Experience

• 20+ years of procurement experience within the combined design, construction, EPC, or infrastructure sector
• Experience in a senior or corporate procurement leadership role
• Strong exposure to large-scale projects, multinational suppliers, and subcontracting environments

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement routes, and commercial terms
• Proven expertise in negotiation, supplier management, and cost control
• Knowledge of FIDIC-based contracts and regional construction practices
• Knowledge of Tax, Letter of Credit

Six Construct is guided by our core values of respect, excellence, co-creation, passion, and unity. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, secure, and motivated to reach their full potential.