Head of Procurement Section

Talents Tide; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Talents Tide presents an opportunity to lead a government procurement section in Dubai, overseeing procurement activities, strategic planning, and supplier management within a compliance-driven framework.

The role requires 7+ years in procurement, strong knowledge of Dubai government procurement regulations, and proven leadership. You will drive policies, budget collaboration, and performance reporting to ensure efficiency and future-readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Procurement / Supply Chain, or Contract Management
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of government procurement regulations (Dubai Law)
• Proven experience in procurement planning, tendering, and supplier management
• Strategic thinking and leadership skills
• Strong analytical and reporting skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee procurement activities ensuring efficiency, compliance and transparency
• Develop and implement the annual procurement plan in alignment with organizational needs
• Oversee tenders, direct purchasing, and RFQs while ensuring regulatory compliance
• Review bids, manage tender awarding processes and adhere to procedures
• Manage supplier relationships and database; participate in supplier evaluation
• Support negotiation to secure best commercial terms
• Develop and update procurement policies and procedures; monitor performance and reports
• Lead the procurement team; set objectives and monitor performance
• Identify training needs and support employee development
• Contribute to innovation and future-readiness projects
• Assist in budget preparation with Finance; monitor budget variances
• Prepare periodic performance reports and improvement recommendations

Skills

Leadership and team management

Strategic thinking

Analytical and reporting skills

Experience in government entities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Procurement / Supply Chain

Contract Management or related field

Job description

About the job Head of Procurement Section

A leading government entity is seeking to hire a Procurement Section to lead and oversee procurement activities, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and alignment with organizational strategic objectives.

Role Purpose

To lead and manage procurement operations, ensuring that all organizational needs for goods and services are met in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, while maintaining transparency, efficiency, and strong supplier relationships, and contributing to overall organizational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Management

• Develop and implement the annual procurement plan in alignment with organizational needs
• Oversee procurement activities including tenders, direct purchasing, and RFQs
• Ensure full compliance with government procurement laws and regulations
• Review bids, manage tender awarding processes, and ensure adherence to procedures
• Manage and maintain supplier relationships and database
• Participate in supplier evaluation and improve contract performance
• Support negotiation processes to secure best commercial terms
• Develop and update procurement policies and procedures
• Monitor procurement performance and provide reports and improvement plans
• Conduct price benchmarking and spending analysis
• Identify procurement risks and implement mitigation plans

Operational Excellence

• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping of procurement activities
• Support internal departments with procurement needs
• Participate in committees and provide technical and administrative support
• Contribute to innovation, excellence initiatives, and future-readiness projects
• Provide input for budget preparation in coordination with Finance
• Monitor procurement budget utilization and report variances
• Prepare periodic performance reports and recommendations

People Management

• Lead and manage the procurement team
• Set objectives and monitor team performance
• Identify training needs and support employee development

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in:
  • Business Administration
  • Procurement / Supply Chain
  • Contract Management or related field
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of government procurement regulations (Dubai Law)
• Proven experience in procurement planning, tendering, and supplier management
• Strategic thinking
• Leadership and team management
• Strong analytical and reporting skills

Preferred Profile

• Experience in government or semi-government entities
• Strong exposure to procurement governance and compliance