General Manager

Scannhum; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the polymer sector is seeking a Global Procurement Leader to drive sourcing strategies and enhance supply chain resilience. The successful candidate will collaborate with senior leadership to expand business in high-growth markets while ensuring sustainable supplier relationships and operational excellence. This role demands extensive experience in procurement and team leadership within a global context.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years in global procurement or polymer trading.
• At least 8 years in senior leadership.
• In-depth knowledge of PP and PE supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Lead global sourcing strategies for PP and PE.
• Develop strategic supplier partnerships across key regions.
• Optimize procurement processes for operational excellence.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Cross-Cultural Leadership

Procurement Strategy

Market Research

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Polymer Engineering

MBA or Masters degree

Job description

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Chemical)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Position Objective

The incumbent will lead global sourcing strategies for Polypropylene (PP) and Polyethylene (PE), driving value creation, supply resilience, and cost leadership across the supply chain. Acting as a strategic partner to senior leadership, the role will enable business expansion in high-growth markets while ensuring governance, sustainability, and long-term supplier collaboration.

Preferred candidate profile

Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer

Qualification: Bachelors degree in chemical/Polymer Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. An MBA or a masters degree.

Experience: Minimum 15+ years of progressive experience in global procurement or polymer trading, with at least 8 years in a senior leadership capacity.

• In-depth knowledge of PP and PE supply chains, global petrochemical markets, and vendor ecosystems across the Middle East and Asia.
• Demonstrated ability to shape and deliver high-impact procurement strategies that drive growth, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Strong executive presence, stakeholder management, and cross-cultural team leadership experience.
• Proven track record in managing multi-geography supply chains and executing large-scale sourcing initiatives in complex regulatory environments.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Procurement Leadership

• Define and execute a global procurement roadmap for PPandPE aligned with longterm commercial goals.
• Design sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, sustainability, and risk across key geographies.

Global Supplier & Market Development

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard strategic suppliers in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, FarEastAsia, and other highpotential regions.
• Forge longterm vendor partnerships to secure competitive pricing, innovation access, and supply security.
• Serve as the senior liaison for complex negotiations, ensuring alignment with corporate directives.

CrossFunctional Business Partnership

• Collaborate with trading, finance, logistics, R&D, and manufacturing teams to integrate procurement with operations.
• Drive unified approaches to product innovation, supplychain agility, and market responsiveness worldwide.
• Lead advanced market research to assess trends, risks, and opportunities in global polymer supply chains.
• Align supplier capabilities with innovation pipelines and customer insights to support new product development.
• Provide realtime sourcing and demand insights for effective product lifecycle planning.

Operational Excellence & Risk Management

• Champion continuous improvement across procurement processes, systems, and policies.
• Optimize costs through demand consolidation and sourcing automation while enhancing service levels.
• Proactively manage risks, ensuring compliance with global trade regulations and ethical sourcing standards.

Financial Accountability & Value Creation

• Contribute to annual procurement budgets, owning cost control, savings targets, and profitability metrics.
• Ensure sourcing decisions deliver measurable P&L impact aligned with organizational financial goals.

Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead, mentor, and develop a highperforming procurement team with a global, commercial mindset.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Oversee workforce planning, talent retention, and succession management within the procurement function.

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