Head of Procurement

Caliberly; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Dubai seeks a Head of Procurement to lead procurement strategies, manage comprehensive supply chain activities, and ensure effective contract negotiation. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in procurement, especially in the mining sector, with a focus on strategic sourcing and relationship management. Strong academic credentials and leadership skills are essential for this role, which involves travel across project sites in Africa as needed.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role in the mining and metals industry.
• Strong understanding of mining value chains and procurement governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with company goals.
• Manage end-to-end supply chain processes including tendering and negotiations.
• Lead strategic sourcing for diverse materials and services.

Skills

Procurement strategy development

Supply chain management

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration

Master's degree and relevant certifications

Tools

Supply chain software

ERP systems

Job description

Head Procurement

Location: Dubai UAE

Experience: 15 Years

Budget: AED

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Procurement Strategy: Develop and implement comprehensive procurement strategies both centralized and decentralized aligned with the company’s overall objectives as well as project-specific goals and timelines.
• Supply Chain Management: Manage end-to-end supply chain process and activities including tendering, bid evaluations, contract negotiations, logistics and administration.
• Strategic Sourcing: Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for raw materials, consumables, construction materials, mining and processing equipment and services across projects.
• Relationship Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with EPC/EPCM contractors, OEMs, suppliers, vendors and service providers. Secure competitive pricing, favourable terms and conditions and delivery schedules and reliability.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate and manage high-value contracts across projects and jurisdictions ensuring compliance with the company’s policies and legal requirements.
• Contract Performance: Monitor and manage contractor performance. Manage contract variations, claims, liquidated damages and contractor performance to protect the company’s operational and commercial interests.
• Budgeting and Cost Optimization: Develop and manage the procurement budget across projects ensuring cost efficiencies across the supply chain.
• Governance: Implement robust procurement governance structures including SOPs, policies and industry best practices across the supply chain.
• Risk & Compliance: Identify and mitigate risks associated with procurement and supply chain activities.
• Technology: Implement digital procurement and supply chain tools to drive transparency and efficiency.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a high-performing procurement team across various projects.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field is required. A Masters degree and relevant professional certifications are preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management with at least 5 years in a leadership role in the mining and metals industry.
• Strong understanding of the value chain for various minerals and metals including exploration, development, construction, production, processing and closure.
• Understanding of African markets with operational knowledge of import/export laws, taxation, customs and vendor ecosystems.
• Proven experience in negotiating high-value contracts and managing supplier relationships in a complex and dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in supply chain software and tools as well as ERP systems.
• Willingness to travel across project sites in Africa as needed.
• Proficiency in French will be an added advantage.