Head of Procurement

Confidential; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Dubai seeks a Deputy Chief Procurement Officer to lead procurement strategies for large-scale real estate and construction projects, drawing on deep expertise in government workflows and a real estate background.

This leadership role requires strong negotiation, supplier management and ESG-aligned sourcing, with oversight of procurement packages, contract negotiations, and collaboration with developers across the UAE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• CIPS certification (or equivalent) is a plus.
• 15+ years of experience in procurement within real estate and construction.
• Extensive experience working with developers in the UAE is essential.
• Strong negotiation, leadership, strategic planning and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in managing and developing procurement teams.
• Knowledge of UAE procurement laws and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize procurement strategies to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage procurement packages, ensuring alignment with project timelines, budgets etc
• Oversee sourcing and contract negotiations with suppliers, ensuring compliance with industry standards and ESG principles.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to streamline procurement processes.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Lead procurement planning, negotiation, and contract management for large-scale real estate projects.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CIPS

Job description

Our portfolio spans across Dubai’s prime residential and commercial destinations, showcasing our commitment to transparency, customer centricity, quality, integrity and adding value through a construction-driven approach.

We are looking for a Deputy Chief Procurement Officer to play a crucial role in managing and optimizing procurement strategies for large-scale real estate and construction projects. This key leadership role requires deep expertise in procurement packages, a strong understanding of government workflows, and a background in Real Estate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and optimize procurement strategies to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage procurement packages, ensuring alignment with project timelines, budgets etc
• Oversee sourcing and contract negotiations with suppliers, ensuring compliance with industry standards and ESG principles.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to streamline procurement processes.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Lead procurement planning, negotiation, and contract management for large-scale real estate projects.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering
• CIPS certification (or equivalent) is a plus.
• 15+ years of experience in procurement within real estate and construction procurement.
• Extensive experience working with developers in the UAE is essential.
• Strong negotiation, leadership, strategic planning and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in managing and developing procurement teams.
• Knowledge of UAE procurement laws and industry best practices.

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