550 Head Of Procurement jobs in Dubai

The role has been designed to look after the Procurement function of the Construction Company (Consara) and the Facility Management Company (WhiteSpot) and will be responsible for managing procurement functions by developing relationships with key vendors, reviewing & approving significant contracts, and ensuring the delivery of goods in the required quality, time, and budget.

Functional Accountabilities:

1. Participates in the formulation and implementation of the procurement department plans to ensure alignment with WhiteSpot & CONSARA's overall objectives and business plans.
2. Participates in developing procurement department policies, and procedures and provides implementation of all relevant procedural/legislative requirements.
3. Manages the day-to-day operations of procurement by facilitating related professional work processes in order to achieve high-performance standards.
4. Supervises the activities and work of subordinates to ensure that all work within a specific area is carried out in an efficient manner and in compliance with the set policies, processes, and procedures.
5. Contributes to the preparation of the procurement budget to ensure alignment with the approved set budget.
6. Acts as a source of specialist procurement management to teams of engineers and officers on critical items to complete operational and planning tasks and allocates activities cost-effectively.
7. Identifies and resolves purchasing issues on major items to ensure the activities are within budget and aligned with the set plans.
8. Builds and maintains relationships with vendors to ensure the continuity of the materials' supply and availability.
9. Deals with more complex problems with major suppliers and high annual volume which have been referred for attention.
10. Ensures the teams deliver task and planning results to quality, cost, and time targets.
11. Manages and monitors high volume supplying contracts and acts to ensure the best interest is maintained and enhanced.

Impact Areas:

1. Adherence to policies, processes, and procedures.
2. Day-to-day operations are consistent with established policies, standards, and procedures.
3. Financial variance versus budget.
4. Product purchased vs. budget.
5. Inventory levels.
6. No. of purchase orders.
7. Feedback from departments.
8. Delays at sites/Work due to unavailability of material.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or equivalent related field.
2. 15+ years of diversified experience in all phases of procurement activities on large global engineering and construction projects, including managerial experience.
3. Excellent working knowledge of industry practices (Construction & Facility Management).
4. In-depth knowledge of all significant forms of contract (FIDIC, NEC, JCT).
5. Demonstrative verbal and written communication skills.
6. Handling of contractual frameworks and standard forms of contract.

At AM PM, we're experts in creating premium bathroom products that redefine the essence of luxury living. As we push ahead, shattering barriers and achieving new milestones, we're seeking outstanding professionals in Procurement to join our team

• Organization and control of the company's procurement processes;
• Development and implementation of the procurement strategy;
• Cost optimization and procurement budget management;
• Monitoring compliance with delivery deadlines and quality standards;
• Management of turnover and stock levels;
• Inventory analysis and demand forecasting;
• Interaction with logistics, production, and finance departments;
• Leadership of the procurement team, training and development of employees;
• Preparation of reports and analytics on procurement activities;
• Selection, evaluation, and development of suppliers, negotiation management.

• Higher education;
• At least 3 years of experience in a managerial position;
• Proficiency in English and Russian (both written and spoken)
• Analytical mindset, leadership skills, strategic thinking;
• Strong organizational and systematic approach.

• Access to a comfortable workspace situated in Dubai.
• Full-time employment schedule (5 days a week)
• Active team
• Career growth, interesting tasks
• Rich corporate culture

Important: The HR department accepts responses only through the JOIN platform, please send us a resume in this way, other communication methods are not available

Brief:

Must have FMCG experience with strong background in handling Group and subsidiary companies (at least handled more than one business entities procurement operations). This role is for an established Food manufacturing business based in Dubai.

Key Tasks:

-Develop and own the centralized sourcing strategy for a diverse portfolio of food-agri products, overseeing end-to-end procurement - food, non-food, equipment, packaging, materials, systems in all categories.

-Ensure driving the Efficiency, Optimization, Implement and monitor structured purchasing policies with KPIs. -Contract Negotiation, Vendor Management, aligning latest market trends in procurement.

-Consistent in the cost-effective & high-quality sourcing techniques to the entire team and the business.

-Cross-functional collaboration to align procurement with operational and financial goals of an organization.

-Advancing initiatives that enhance supply chain resilience, transparency, and efficiency.

-Ensure to have the robust relationships with local and international vendors, driving performance through clear KPIs and continuous monitoring using scorecards.

-Up-to-date initiatives towards reduce Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), enhance product quality, and optimize procurement efficiency in alignment with financial targets.

-Efficient in handling critical contract clauses, regionally especially to Force Majeure, enhancing legal resilience, forward booking in RM with market vigilance.

Functional Competencies, Qualification & Experience:

-Supplier Management & Contract Negotiation

-Cost Management

-Team Leadership

-Strategic Planning

-Proven track record of cost optimization

-Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

-Minimum 10 Years of industry experience

As part of Ghobash Groups transformation program this newly created role will establish and lead the Group Procurement function. The Senior Manager will be responsible for setting up centralized procurement processes for general procurement categories managing vendor onboarding master data governance and driving procurement excellence across the group. This role will also be instrumental in the selection and implementation of the new Vendor Management System (VMS) to standardize and digitalize procurement operations.

This is a unique opportunity to build a Group Procurement function from inception lead critical digital transformation initiatives and play a strategic role in driving value for a leading diversified group in the UAE.

Strategic Procurement Leadership

• Design establish and operationalize the Group Procurement department aligned to the transformation program objectives.
• Develop group-wide procurement policies frameworks and standard operating procedures for general procurement categories.
• Define and implement procurement governance and compliance frameworks to ensure efficiency control and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with business unit procurement leads to ensure alignment and synergy without impacting their operational procurement independence.

Vendor Management System Implementation

• Lead the selection process for a new Vendor Management System working closely with IT finance and business stakeholders.
• Develop system requirements evaluate vendors and support contract negotiations.
• Oversee end-to-end implementation of the VMS including integration with existing ERP systems and driving user adoption.

Vendor Onboarding & Master Data Management

• Establish and manage a robust vendor onboarding process to ensure thorough due diligence compliance and data quality.
• Set standards and processes for centralized vendor master data maintenance working closely with business units to ensure data integrity and consistency.

Procurement Operations & Excellence

• Identify opportunities for cost savings supplier consolidation and value optimization across general procurement categories.
• Develop performance KPIs and reporting dashboards to monitor procurement efficiency compliance and savings delivery.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within procurement operations to drive standardization and process automation.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Build and lead the Group Procurement team ensuring appropriate capability development and succession planning.
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders across finance IT legal and business units to drive procurement transformation
• Act as the Groups procurement subject matter expert advising on best practices and market trends.

Accountabilities

• Cost Savings Delivery
• Vendor Spend Optimization
• Budget Management for Procurement Function
• Contractual Value Realization
• Procurement Policy Governance Framework
• Vendor Management System Selection & Implementation
• Vendor Onboarding & Master Data Governance
• Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management
• Team Leadership & Capability Development

Qualifications :

Bachelors or Masters Degree

Additional Information :

Experience

• 10 years with 3 years in a leadership role with Procurement

Skills & Abilities

• Minimum 10 years of procurement experience with at least 3-5 years in a managerial role within a group conglomerate or multi-business environment.
• Proven experience in setting up or transforming procurement functions at a group or regional level.
• Demonstrated success in selecting and implementing Vendor Management or Procurement systems.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance policies vendor onboarding and data management best practices.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Brief:

Must have FMCG experience with strong background in handling Group and subsidiary companies (at least handled more than one business entities procurement operations). This role is for an established Food manufacturing business based in Dubai.

Key Tasks:

-Develop and own the centralized sourcing strategy for a diverse portfolio of food-agri products, overseeing end-to-end procurement - food, non-food, equipment, packaging, materials, systems in all categories.

-Ensure driving the Efficiency, Optimization, Implement and monitor structured purchasing policies with KPIs. -Contract Negotiation, Vendor Management, aligning latest market trends in procurement.

-Consistent in the cost-effective & high-quality sourcing techniques to the entire team and the business.

-Cross-functional collaboration to align procurement with operational and financial goals of an organization.

-Advancing initiatives that enhance supply chain resilience, transparency, and efficiency.

-Ensure to have the robust relationships with local and international vendors, driving performance through clear KPIs and continuous monitoring using scorecards.

-Up-to-date initiatives towards reduce Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), enhance product quality, and optimize procurement efficiency in alignment with financial targets.

-Efficient in handling critical contract clauses, regionally especially to Force Majeure, enhancing legal resilience, forward booking in RM with market vigilance.

Functional Competencies, Qualification & Experience:

-Supplier Management & Contract Negotiation

-Cost Management

-Team Leadership

-Strategic Planning

-Proven track record of cost optimization

-Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

-Minimum 10 Years of industry experience

At AM PM, we're experts in creating premium bathroom products that redefine the essence of luxury living. As we push ahead, shattering barriers and achieving new milestones, we're seeking outstanding professionals in Procurement to join our team!

• Organization and control of the company’s procurement processes;
• Development and implementation of the procurement strategy;
• Cost optimization and procurement budget management;
• Monitoring compliance with delivery deadlines and quality standards;
• Management of turnover and stock levels;
• Inventory analysis and demand forecasting;
• Interaction with logistics, production, and finance departments;
• Leadership of the procurement team, training and development of employees;
• Preparation of reports and analytics on procurement activities;
• Selection, evaluation, and development of suppliers, negotiation management.

• Higher education;
• At least 3 years of experience in a managerial position;
• Proficiency in English and Russian (both written and spoken)
• Analytical mindset, leadership skills, strategic thinking;
• Strong organizational and systematic approach.

• Access to a comfortable workspace situated in Dubai.
• Full-time employment schedule (5 days a week)
• Active team
• Career growth, interesting tasks
• Rich corporate culture

Important: The HR department accepts responses only through the JOIN platform, please send us a resume in this way, other communication methods are not available

As part of Ghobash Groups transformation program this newly created role will establish and lead the Group Procurement function. The Senior Manager will be responsible for setting up centralized procurement processes for general procurement categories managing vendor onboarding master data governance and driving procurement excellence across the group. This role will also be instrumental in the selection and implementation of the new Vendor Management System (VMS) to standardize and digitalize procurement operations.

This is a unique opportunity to build a Group Procurement function from inception lead critical digital transformation initiatives and play a strategic role in driving value for a leading diversified group in the UAE.

Strategic Procurement Leadership

• Design establish and operationalize the Group Procurement department aligned to the transformation program objectives.
• Develop group-wide procurement policies frameworks and standard operating procedures for general procurement categories.
• Define and implement procurement governance and compliance frameworks to ensure efficiency control and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with business unit procurement leads to ensure alignment and synergy without impacting their operational procurement independence.

Vendor Management System Implementation

• Lead the selection process for a new Vendor Management System working closely with IT finance and business stakeholders.
• Develop system requirements evaluate vendors and support contract negotiations.
• Oversee end-to-end implementation of the VMS including integration with existing ERP systems and driving user adoption.

Vendor Onboarding & Master Data Management

• Establish and manage a robust vendor onboarding process to ensure thorough due diligence compliance and data quality.
• Set standards and processes for centralized vendor master data maintenance working closely with business units to ensure data integrity and consistency.

Procurement Operations & Excellence

• Identify opportunities for cost savings supplier consolidation and value optimization across general procurement categories.
• Develop performance KPIs and reporting dashboards to monitor procurement efficiency compliance and savings delivery.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within procurement operations to drive standardization and process automation.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Build and lead the Group Procurement team ensuring appropriate capability development and succession planning.
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders across finance IT legal and business units to drive procurement transformation
• Act as the Groups procurement subject matter expert advising on best practices and market trends.

Accountabilities

• Cost Savings Delivery
• Vendor Spend Optimization
• Budget Management for Procurement Function
• Contractual Value Realization
• Procurement Policy Governance Framework
• Vendor Management System Selection & Implementation
• Vendor Onboarding & Master Data Governance
• Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management
• Team Leadership & Capability Development

Qualifications :

Bachelors or Masters Degree

Additional Information :

Experience

• 10 years with 3 years in a leadership role with Procurement

Skills & Abilities

• Minimum 10 years of procurement experience with at least 3-5 years in a managerial role within a group conglomerate or multi-business environment.
• Proven experience in setting up or transforming procurement functions at a group or regional level.
• Demonstrated success in selecting and implementing Vendor Management or Procurement systems.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance policies vendor onboarding and data management best practices.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

The role has been designed to look after the Procurement function of the Construction Company (Consara) and the Facility Management Company (WhiteSpot) and will be responsible for managing procurement functions by developing relationships with key vendors, reviewing & approving significant contracts, and ensuring the delivery of goods in the required quality, time, and budget.

Functional Accountabilities:

• Participates in the formulation and implementation of the procurement department plans to ensure alignment with WhiteSpot & CONSARA's overall objectives and business plans.
• Participates in developing procurement department policies, and procedures and provides implementation of all relevant procedural/legislative requirements.
• Manages the day-to-day operations of procurement by facilitating related professional work processes in order to achieve high-performance standards.
• Supervises the activities and work of subordinates to ensure that all work within a specific area is carried out in an efficient manner and in compliance with the set policies, processes, and procedures.
• Contributes to the preparation of the procurement budget to ensure alignment with the approved set budget.
• Acts as a source of specialist procurement management to teams of engineers and officers on critical items to complete operational and planning tasks and allocates activities cost-effectively.
• Identifies and resolves purchasing issues on major items to ensure the activities are within budget and aligned with the set plans.
• Builds and maintains relationships with vendors to ensure the continuity of the materials’ supply and availability.
• Deals with more complex problems with major suppliers and high annual volume which have been referred for attention.
• Ensures the teams deliver task and planning results to quality, cost, and time targets.
• Manages and monitors high volume supplying contracts and acts to ensure the best interest is maintained and enhanced.

Impact Areas:

• Adherence to policies, processes, and procedures.
• Day-to-day operations are consistent with established policies, standards, and procedures.
• Financial variance versus budget.
• Product purchased vs. budget.
• Inventory levels.
• No. of purchase orders.
• Feedback from departments.
• Delays at sites/Work due to unavailability of material.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or equivalent related field.
• 15+ years of diversified experience in all phases of procurement activities on large global engineering and construction projects, including managerial experience.
• Excellent working knowledge of industry practices (Construction & Facility Management).
• In-depth knowledge of all significant forms of contract (FIDIC, NEC, JCT).
• Demonstrative verbal and written communication skills.
• Handling of contractual frameworks and standard forms of contract.

We are hiring a highly experienced and strategic Head of Procurement to lead our sourcing and procurement operations within the fashion industry. This role is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies building relationships with suppliers and ensuring the timely delivery of highquality materials and products while optimizing costs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Sourcing: Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and market trends.
• Supplier Management: Identify evaluate and negotiate with suppliers to secure highquality materials at competitive prices.
• Cost Optimization: Monitor market trends analyze pricing and drive costsaving initiatives without compromising quality.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all sourced materials meet the brands quality and sustainability standards.
• Inventory Control: Collaborate with inventory and production teams to maintain optimal stock levels and avoid shortages or overstocking.
• Compliance & Sustainability: Ensure compliance with ethical sourcing sustainability policies and industry regulations.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the procurement team fostering a culture of efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Vendor Relationship Management: Establish longterm partnerships with key suppliers and manufacturers.
• Market Research: Stay updated with industry trends innovations and new sourcing opportunities.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Supply Chain Management Procurement Business or a related field.
• Proven experience 15 years) in procurement within the fashion apparel or textile industry.
• Strong negotiation contract management and supplier relationship skills.
• Knowledge of sustainable and ethical sourcing practices in the fashion industry.
• Excellent analytical problemsolving and decisionmaking abilities.
• Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.