On-Site Procurement Transformation Lead — UAE

Investigo; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 670,000 - 1,116,000; Full time

Job summary

Investigo is seeking an experienced Interim Procurement Transformation Lead for an on-site, 10-week assignment in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. You will conduct a thorough assessment of the procurement function, identify improvement opportunities, and define a strategic roadmap across people, process, technology, governance and operating model.

The role requires 10+ years of procurement consulting, deep expertise in operating models, spend analytics, and SAP Ariba, with prior Middle East experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of procurement consulting and/or transformation experience.
• Proven track record delivering procurement assessments, diagnostics, and transformation programmes.
• Deep expertise in: procurement operating model design, spend analytics, procurement compliance and process reviews, strategic sourcing and category management.
• Strong experience with SAP Ariba, including implementation, optimisation, or transformation programmes.
• Demonstrated experience across CAPEX procurement, Real Estate / Property Development environments, indirect procurement.
• Ability to translate complex findings into practical business recommendations for senior leadership.
• Previous experience working within the Middle East region is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a full assessment of the procurement function, including organisation structure, capability, processes and governance, operating model effectiveness, data quality and reporting, and technology landscape.
• Perform spend analysis and procurement maturity assessments to identify savings opportunities and operational improvements.
• Review procurement policies, controls, and compliance practices, highlighting areas of risk and enhancement.
• Assess planning, sourcing, and purchasing across direct and indirect spend categories.
• Evaluate current procurement technology infrastructure, with emphasis on SAP Ariba capabilities, utilisation, configuration, and optimisation opportunities.
• Engage with senior stakeholders across procurement, finance, operations, and project functions to gather insights and validate findings.
• Develop clear, actionable recommendations and a prioritised transformation roadmap.
• Present findings and recommendations to executive stakeholders.

Skills

Procurement operating model design

Spend analytics

Procurement compliance

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Capex procurement

Real estate / property development

Indirect procurement

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

SAP Ariba

Job description

Investigo is seeking an experienced Interim Procurement Transformation Lead for an on-site, 10-week assignment in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. You will conduct a thorough assessment of the procurement function, identify improvement opportunities, and define a strategic roadmap across people, process, technology, governance and operating model.

The role requires 10+ years of procurement consulting, deep expertise in operating models, spend analytics, and SAP Ariba, with prior Middle East experience.