Senior Procurement Consultant

Hiring: Procurement Consultant | Dubai About the Role We are looking for an experienced Procurement Consultant to provide strategic advisory support across procurement operations, policies, procedures and strategic projects. Responsibilities • Review and enhance existing procurement policies, procedures and governance frameworks. • Develop and recommend procurement and supply-chain strategies aligned with organizational objectives. • Analyse procurement spend, market trends, supplier performance and cost-saving opportunities. • Review and support strategic projects and initiatives. • Identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiency, processes and operational effectiveness. • Support the formulation and monitoring of KPIs for procurement functions. • Provide strategic insights, innovative ideas and recommendations to senior leadership. • Advise on supplier evaluation, contract management, commercial terms and negotiations. • Identify procurement and supply-chain risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies. • Support procurement digitalization and optimization through ERP/procurement technologies. • Work closely with senior leaders, internal teams, cross-functional divisions and external vendors as required. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a related field. Required Skills • 8+ years of relevant experience in Procurement / Strategic Procurement / Supply Chain / Procurement Consulting. • Strong experience in procurement strategy, policy & procedure development, spend analysis and supplier/contract management. • Strong understanding of commercial practices, procurement governance and relevant regulations. • Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills. • Experience working with ERP/procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle or similar platforms. • Ability to work effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams in an advisory capacity. • Professional certifications such as CIPS, MCIPS, CSCP, WorldCC or equivalent will be an added advantage. Preferred Skills • Professional certifications such as CIPS, MCIPS, CSCP, WorldCC or equivalent will be an added advantage. Pay range and compensation package • Role Type: 1-Year Renewable Contract • Location: Dubai, UAE • Work Arrangement: Full-time, On-site If you have strong strategic procurement and consulting experience and are interested in a senior advisory opportunity in Dubai, we would be interested in hearing from you. Apply with your updated CV. Show more Show less