Global Sourcing Leader: Strategy, Team Leadership, Impact

Kanadevia Inova; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanadevia Inova is actively seeking a seasoned Senior Sourcing leader to deliver high-quality global procurement outcomes. The role oversees demand management, regional work allocation, and stakeholder reporting, driving supplier qualification and benchmarking across business units.

You will guide a cross-functional team, balance risk with performance, and ensure disciplined use of ERP systems and sourcing processes, while shaping strategic discussions with market insights.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in sourcing or strategic procurement.
• Master's/Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering or similar.
• Fluent English; other languages are a plus.
• Senior sourcing or lead role experience combining operational delivery and leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic, complex, or business-critical sourcing across regions and units.
• End-to-end sourcing activities: market analysis, global supplier scouting, pre-qualification, benchmarking.
• Provide senior sourcing expertise in escalated or high-risk situations.
• Lead, manage, and develop a team of Global Sourcing Managers across regions.
• Align goals and priorities with global business needs; allocate work based on complexity and capacity.
• Act as the senior interface between internal stakeholders and the global sourcing organization.
• Coordinate global sourcing initiatives across business units (e.g., Energy from Waste, Renewable Gas, CCS).
• Contribute market intelligence and sourcing insights to strategic discussions.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytics

Category management

Contract management

Supplier qualification

Education

Business Administration

Supply Chain Management

Procurement

Engineering

Job description

Kanadevia Inova is actively seeking a seasoned Senior Sourcing leader to deliver high-quality global procurement outcomes. The role oversees demand management, regional work allocation, and stakeholder reporting, driving supplier qualification and benchmarking across business units.

You will guide a cross-functional team, balance risk with performance, and ensure disciplined use of ERP systems and sourcing processes, while shaping strategic discussions with market insights.