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Head of Procurement - UAE National

Dubai Permanent View Job Description
An experienced procurement leader is required to develop and standardise procurement strategy across a complex multi-entity organisation. The role will drive sourcing excellence, supplier governance, cost optimisation, compliance, and procurement transformation while partnering with senior stakeholders across the business.
  • 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
Sevda Savas
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7099048

Job summary

Sector
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Direct Procurement
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where
Dubai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sevda Savas
Job reference
JN-092026-7099048