Head of Procurement (Facilities/Security/Manpower Services)

Job Summary: The role will direct the end-to-end sourcing, contracting, and supply chain strategies. They oversee complex, high-volume budgets for manpower, facilities management (FM), and security services. The role mitigates operational risks, builds strategic vendor partnerships, and ensures full compliance with local regulatory frameworks. Key Accountabilities: Strategic Sourcing & Category Management • Facilities Management: Develop strategic sourcing plans for maintenance, HVAC, cleaning, catering, and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) services to guarantee operational continuity and cost-effectiveness. • Security Services: Manage preferred vendor agreements for physical security guards, CCTV surveillance, and access control systems. • Manpower Solutions: Source and maintain relationships with international recruitment agencies, talent suppliers, and HR outsourcing services. Vendor & Contract Management • Performance Tracking: Establish strict Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for all service providers. • Market Analysis: Monitor global and regional commodity/labor markets to optimize pricing and identify alternative suppliers. • Contract Negotiation: Lead high-stakes negotiations for long-term service contracts while collaborating with the legal team to minimize corporate liability. Leadership & Operations • Team Management: Lead, mentor, and evaluate a team of procurement specialists, buyers, and sourcing managers. • Budget Oversight: Design and manage the overarching procurement budget, identifying cost-saving opportunities and driving financial efficiency across the enterprise. • Process Optimization: Spearhead the digitization of procurement processes utilizing ERP systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Oracle) to reduce sourcing cycle times. Compliance & Risk Management • Regulatory Alignment: Ensure all procurement activities comply with industry standards and local regulations (e.g., UAE Ministry of Interior security mandates or labor laws). • Risk Mitigation: Perform continuous vendor risk assessments to prevent supply chain disruptions or service shortages. Qualifications & Requirements • Experience: Minimum of 10+ years in procurement and supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role, ideally within the GCC or regional FM and security sectors. • Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related engineering/facilities field. • Professional Certifications: CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) is strongly preferred. • Core Competencies: Expert-level commercial negotiation, highly developed analytical skills, and strong cross-functional communication abilities. Show more Show less

Experience: Minimum of 10+ years in procurement and supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role, ideally within the GCC or regional FM and security sectors. Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related engineering/facilities field. Professional Certifications: CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) is strongly preferred. Core Competencies: Expert-level commercial negotiation, highly developed analytical skills, and strong cross-functional communication abilities.

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management: Facilities Management—develop sourcing plans for maintenance, HVAC, cleaning, catering, and MEP services; Security Services—manage vendor agreements for guards, CCTV, and access control; Manpower Solutions—source and maintain relationships with international recruitment agencies and HR outsourcing services. Vendor & Contract Management: Establish KPIs and SLAs for all providers; monitor global and regional markets to optimize pricing and identify alternative suppliers; lead negotiations for long-term service contracts with legal collaboration to minimize liability. Leadership & Operations: Lead and develop procurement team; design and manage the procurement budget; drive process optimization and digitization of procurement processes using ERP systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Oracle). Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure procurement activities comply with industry standards and local regulations (e.g., UAE security mandates, labor laws); perform vendor risk assessments to prevent disruptions.