General Manager Polymers Procurement

Scannhum; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the polymer industry is seeking a Strategic Procurement Leader to drive sourcing strategies for Polypropylene and Polyethylene. The role involves shaping procurement practices, managing supplier partnerships, and leading a high-performing team to achieve operational excellence while ensuring compliance with global standards.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in global procurement or polymer trading.
• Minimum 8 years in senior leadership capacity.
• Strong executive presence and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a global procurement roadmap for PP and PE.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard strategic suppliers.
• Lead market research and assess trends in global polymer supply chains.

Skills

Knowledge of PP and PE supply chains

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural team leadership

Supplier partnership development

Market intelligence analysis

Risk management

Education

Bachelors degree in Chemical/Polymer Engineering

MBA or Masters degree

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

Location: Mumbai/ Dubai

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.

Key Competencies

• 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.

Market Intelligence & Innovation Enablement

• 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.