Head of Strategic Procurement – Explosives and Energetic Materials

Firstaff Personnel Consultants; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Head of Strategic Procurement to lead procurement strategies for energetic materials and chemicals. This senior role requires a minimum of 12 years of experience in explosives procurement, strong leadership skills, and a Master’s degree in a relevant field. The successful candidate will drive value creation and manage a high-performing team, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years in senior procurement roles focused on explosives.
• Experience managing logistics of explosives with suppliers like BASF, DuPont.
• Advanced certifications such as CIPS / CPSM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and implementation of procurement strategies for energetic materials.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing procurement team.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement processes including supplier selection and contract negotiations.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Business Administration

Engineering

Job description

Head of Strategic Procurement – Explosives and Energetic Materials

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Head of Strategic Procurement – Energetic Materials and Chemicals, Defense / Explosives experience required

Employment Type : Full-time

We are currently seeking an exceptional Head of Strategic Procurement to lead the development and execution of procurement strategies for energetic materials and chemicals on behalf of our client. This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to drive value creation, risk mitigation, and cost savings while overseeing a dynamic and high-performing team of procurement professionals.

Key Responsibilities :

• Category Strategy Development : Lead the creation and implementation of strategies for direct categories and engineering requirements, informed by market trends and supplier landscapes.
• Team Leadership : Manage, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team focused on strategic sourcing and category management. Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Strategic Sourcing & Execution : Oversee end-to-end procurement processes, including supplier selection, RFQs / RFPs, contract negotiations, and framework agreements for direct and engineering categories.
• Contract Negotiation : Drive the establishment of long-term contracts that align with the client’s strategic goals. Collaborate with engineering and operations teams for seamless execution.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and senior management to ensure alignment with procurement strategies.
• Performance Monitoring : Set and monitor KPIs to assess procurement strategy effectiveness and team performance, regularly updating senior management on achievements and improvements.

What We’re Looking For :

• Experience : Minimum of 12 years in senior procurement roles with a focus on explosives, or energetic materials . Candidates with prior experience managing logistics of explosives and working with suppliers like BASF, DuPont, Chemring, Nexter, Rheinmetall, Orica, or similar companies are highly preferred.
• Leadership Skills : Proven ability to manage and inspire high-performing teams in a high-stakes environment, ensuring smooth procurement and logistics operations.
• Procurement Expertise : In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, including hazardous material handling, contract negotiations, supplier management, and strategic sourcing, especially in the defense sector.
• Education : Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field (advanced certifications such as CIPS / CPSM preferred).
• Skills : Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive change and deliver measurable results.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to lead a crucial function for our client, directly impacting long-term success. If you have hands-on experience in procurement of energetic materials or explosives and you’re a strategic thinker with a passion for excellence, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and be part of an exciting and dynamic team.

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