Head of Procurement - UAE National

• Lead group-wide procurement strategy • Drive major transformation and savings About Our Client Large diversified regional organisation operating across multiple sectors. Job Description • Develop and implement a group-wide procurement strategy aligned with business objectives. • Establish procurement policies, procedures, governance frameworks, and approval processes. • Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across direct and indirect spend categories. • Drive supplier consolidation to maximise group purchasing leverage. • Oversee major tenders, RFQs, sourcing strategies, and contract negotiations. • Establish supplier evaluation, performance management, and risk assessment frameworks. • Deliver cost-saving, value engineering, and procurement efficiency initiatives. • Ensure compliance with governance, audit, regulatory, and ethical standards. • Lead procurement process standardisation through ERP and procurement systems. • Provide leadership, coaching, and functional direction to procurement teams. The Successful Applicant A successful Head of Procurement UAEN should have: • UAE National ONLY • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related discipline. • MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification advantageous. • Professional certification such as CIPS preferred. • Minimum 12-15 years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience. • Proven senior procurement leadership experience within large, multi-entity organisations. • Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier governance. • Demonstrated success in high-value contract negotiations and supplier consolidation. • Experience working with ERP and procurement systems such as SAP or equivalent. • Exposure to manufacturing, FMCG, food production, agriculture, or industrial sectors preferred. • Experience operating within structured governance, audit, and approval frameworks. What's on Offer This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and lead procurement strategy at a group level. With high visibility and engagement with executive leadership and offering a package of up to 70,000 AED + Benefits depending on experience. Contact: Screenshot 2026-07-28 160154.pngSevda Savas Quote job ref: JN-092026-7099048 Show more Show less

UAE National ONLY; Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related discipline; MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification advantageous; Professional certification such as CIPS preferred; Minimum 12-15 years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience; Proven senior procurement leadership experience within large, multi-entity organisations; Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier governance; Demonstrated success in high-value contract negotiations and supplier consolidation; Experience working with ERP and procurement systems such as SAP or equivalent; Exposure to manufacturing, FMCG, food production, agriculture, or industrial sectors preferred; Experience operating within structured governance, audit, and approval frameworks.

Lead group-wide procurement strategy; Drive major transformation and savings; Develop and implement a group-wide procurement strategy aligned with business objectives; Establish procurement policies, procedures, governance frameworks, and approval processes; Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across direct and indirect spend categories; Drive supplier consolidation to maximise group purchasing leverage; Oversee major tenders, RFQs, sourcing strategies, and contract negotiations; Establish supplier evaluation, performance management, and risk assessment frameworks; Deliver cost-saving, value engineering, and procurement efficiency initiatives; Ensure compliance with governance, audit, regulatory, and ethical standards; Lead procurement process standardisation through ERP and procurement systems; Provide leadership, coaching, and functional direction to procurement teams.