Corporate Procurement Manager - Middle East

BESIX; Dubai; On-site; AED 446,400 - 669,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Dubai seeks a Procurement Director to implement and enhance procurement frameworks. You will manage vendor relationships, lead strategic negotiations, and develop a capable procurement team in the Middle East. Ideal candidates should possess over 20 years of procurement experience, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and strong negotiation and management skills. This full-time role is pivotal for maintaining procurement integrity across all projects.

Qualifications

• 20 years of procurement experience in design, construction, EPC, or infrastructure sector.
• Experience in a senior or corporate procurement leadership role.
• Strong exposure to large-scale projects and subcontracting environments.

Responsibilities

• Implement centralized procurement framework across the region.
• Manage procurement planning sessions and risk reviews.
• Prepare the monthly procurement dashboard for each project.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation skills

Procurement strategies

Supplier relations

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain, Procurement, or Business

Tools

Digital procurement platforms

Procurement dashboard systems

Job description

What Youll Drive

Procurement Strategy & Governance

• Implement and continuously refine the centralized procurement framework across the region.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards and ensure procurement integrity in all dealings.
• Ensure compliance with BESIX procurement policies contractual standards and governanceportivo rules.

Digital Procurement Systems

• Work within digital procurement platforms and lead further system enhancements and integration (Felix or other / Candy / 4PS).
• Standardize workflows approval systems templates and reporting.
• Train project teams and ensure full adoption across all business units.

Project Support & Operations Integration

• Manage weekly project visits by proc. team to review procurement status with project teams.
• Facilitate procurement planning sessions and risk reviews.
• Ensure procurement schedules are aligned with overall project programs and critical path activities.
• Act as a bridge between site operations Tender Engineering Commercial as part of Shared Services.

Sourcing Tendering & Negotiation

• Lead sourcing strategies for high-value and strategic packages.
• Conduct competitive bidding commercial evaluations and final negotiations.
• Ensure best-value procurement with optimal pricing warranties delivery schedules and contractual protection.

Framework Agreements & Brussels Coordination

• Set up framework agreements with key vendors and subcontractors.
• Align with Brussels Procurement for global procurement leverage.
• Identify and implement bulk procurement opportunities (e.g. rebar steel MEP materials).

Vendor Management & Supplier Relations

• Develop maintain and score the vendor database for prequalification performance and risk.
• Organize supplier engagement events and capability workshops.
• Monitor regional market trends cost inflation and supply chain risks.

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Reporting & Dashboards

• Prepare the monthly procurement dashboard for each project.
• Track procurement progress risks savings delays and supplier performance.
• Present regional procurement insights to management every month.

HR & People Leadership Responsibilities

Team Development

• Develop and expand a capable procurement team for Middle East.
• Define job roles skills matrix and succession plan.

Staff KPIs & Performance

• Set clear KPIs for all procurement staff.
• Hold weekly check-in meetings to track progress bottlenecks and development needs.
• Conduct annual and mid-year performance evaluations.
• Coach and mentor team members to grow procurement maturity and professionalism.

Shared Services Culture

• Embed Shared Services values of collaboration transparency and service excellence.
• Promote cross-functional teamwork with TEC DED/BED COM and Operations.

Qualifications

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• Bachelors degree in Engineering Quantity Surveying Supply Chain Procurement or Business

Experience

• 20 years of procurement experience within the combined design construction EPC or infrastructure sector
• Experience in a senior or corporate procurement leadership role
• Strong exposure to large-scale projects multinational suppliers and subcontracting environments

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong understanding of construction contracts procurement routes and commercial terms
• Proven expertise in negotiation supplier management and cost control
• Knowledge of FIDIC-based contracts and regional construction practices
• Knowledge of Tax Letter of Credit

Additional Information

Six Construct is guided by our core values of respect excellence co-creation passion and unity. Our values are at the heart of everything we do creating a diverse and inclusive workplace coefficients everyone feels valued secure and motivated to reach their full potential.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time