Senior Procurement Manager

Job Purpose

Lead strategic and operational sourcing activities, ensuring cost-efficient, compliant, and value-driven outcomes. Provide governance, develop vendor partnerships, and build a high-performing sourcing team. Drive sourcing strategies with a profit-centre mindset, supporting business growth through client-focused service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and manage sourcing teams to deliver both strategic and operational procurement initiatives across diverse portfolios.
• Oversee workload distribution to optimize resources, productivity, and service delivery.
• Build and maintain client relationships, leading operational reviews and performance reporting.
• Identify opportunities to expand services and deliver added value through procurement activities.
• Supervise sourcing events (RFPs/RFQs), guiding teams on evaluation methods, negotiation strategies, and contract awards.
• Lead high-level supplier negotiations to secure favorable terms and long-term partnerships.
• Develop future sourcing and manpower plans in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Manage supplier disputes and settlements in coordination with contracts and end-user teams.
• Implement sourcing policies, digital platforms, and systems to enhance compliance and efficiency.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) including cost savings, cycle times, and client satisfaction.
• Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and audit requirements in all procurement activities.
• Mentor and coach sourcing staff, supporting capability development and succession planning.

Key Relationships

• Internal: Executive leadership, finance, operations, and project teams.
• External: Clients, suppliers, service providers, and regulatory authorities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or related field).
• Experience: 10+ years in procurement, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role (preferably in construction, facilities management, or hospitality).
• Knowledge:
• Procurement processes and regulations within the UAE or similar jurisdictions.
• Import/export regulations.
• Supplier market knowledge across relevant sectors.
• Skills:
• Strategic negotiation and vendor management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong planning, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Leadership capability under high-pressure conditions.

Core Competencies

• Core: Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Customer Orientation, Initiative, Integrity.
• Managerial: Developing Others, Directedness, Leadership, Impact & Influence.
• Functional: Analytical/Logical Thinking, Conceptual Thinking, Relationship Building, Achievement Drive, Business Acumen, Decisiveness, Self-Control, Teamwork, Leveraging Technology, Organization Awareness, Leveraging Diversity, Self-Confidence.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Achieve 90% audit compliance.
• Establish blanket agreements/contracts with top suppliers to reduce procurement cycle time by 50%.
• Reduce manual purchase requests by 80% through automated systems.
• Deliver cost-saving initiatives to achieve a minimum of 5% reduction in transport expenses.

Job Challenges

• Flexibility required to meet client expectations, including extended or non-standard working hours.

Additional Information

• Role is critical in maintaining supply chain continuity from vendors through to end users.
• Expected to lead by example, maintaining a professional corporate image and fostering team alignment.