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Corporate Procurement Manager – UAE, Dubai with international expertise

Cabo Norte Professionals· Construction / UAE, Dubai
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DubaiFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Lead procurement strategy, governance, and operational excellence across construction and infrastructure projects in the Middle East. Drive regional procurement performance, support project delivery, manage supplier/subcontractor relationships, and align procurement activities with business objectives and project execution.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and continuously improve the regional procurement framework
  • Ensure procurement activities are conducted with integrity, transparency, and compliance
  • Ensure alignment with procurement policies, contractual requirements, governance standards, and internal procedures
  • Support and drive the effective use of digital procurement platforms and related systems
  • Lead system improvements, integration initiatives, and process optimization activities
  • Standardize procurement workflows, approval processes, templates, and reporting structures
  • Train project teams and promote consistent adoption of procurement systems across business units
  • Coordinate regular project reviews to monitor procurement performance and progress
  • Facilitate procurement planning sessions and risk review meetings
  • Ensure procurement schedules remain aligned with project programs and critical path activities
  • Act as a key link between Operations, Engineering, Tender, Commercial, and Shared Services functions
  • Develop sourcing strategies for high-value and strategic procurement packages
  • Lead competitive tendering processes, commercial evaluations, and negotiations
  • Ensure procurement decisions achieve optimal value in terms of cost, delivery, quality, warranties, and contractual protection
  • Establish and manage framework agreements with key suppliers and subcontractors
  • Coordinate with global procurement stakeholders to maximize sourcing opportunities
  • Identify and implement strategic procurement opportunities for commonly used construction materials and equipment
  • Develop, maintain, and evaluate supplier databases covering prequalification, performance, and risk management
  • Organize supplier engagement initiatives and capability development workshops
  • Monitor market conditions, cost trends, inflation impacts, and supply chain risks across the region
  • Prepare and oversee procurement reporting and performance dashboards
  • Monitor procurement progress, savings opportunities, risks, delays, and supplier performance
  • Present procurement performance insights and recommendations to senior management
  • Develop and strengthen procurement capabilities across the region
  • Define team structures, role responsibilities, skills development plans, and succession strategies
  • Establish performance objectives and KPIs for procurement personnel
  • Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching sessions, and professional development activities
  • Promote a culture of collaboration, transparency, accountability, and service excellence
  • Encourage strong cross-functional cooperation between procurement, engineering, commercial, tender, and operations teams

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or a related discipline
  • An engineering background, particularly in Civil, Structural, Architectural, or Construction-related disciplines, strongly preferred
  • Minimum 20 years of procurement experience within construction, engineering, EPC, or infrastructure project environments
  • Proven experience in a senior or corporate procurement leadership role
  • Extensive exposure to large-scale construction projects, multinational suppliers, and subcontractor management
  • Middle East experience mandatory with strong understanding of regional supply chains, procurement practices, and market dynamics
  • Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement routes, and commercial terms
  • Proven expertise in negotiation, supplier management, strategic sourcing, and cost control
  • Knowledge of FIDIC-based contracts and regional construction practices
  • Strong leadership and team development capabilities
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Strategic thinker with practical, results-oriented approach
  • Strong analytical, commercial, and problem-solving abilities

Skills

Required:Procurement leadershipStrategic sourcingNegotiation

Benefits

  • Competitive salary package
  • Opportunity to influence procurement strategy across major regional projects
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration and career development opportunities
Last updated Jul 1, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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