Principal Procurement Consultant

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb is seeking a Principal Procurement Consultant in Dubai to lead full-cycle corporate procurement engagements across multiple industries. This senior role combines hands-on execution with strategic advisory, mentoring junior consultants and growing the practice.

Responsibilities span facilities management, governance and compliance, education and corporate services, with the aim of optimizing spend, improving governance, and delivering cost-efficient outcomes for clients at the C-suite

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management, including at least 5 years in a senior or principal-level advisory/consulting capacity.
• Proven track record of managing full-cycle procurement across a broad range of corporate (indirect) categories, ideally including facilities, governance/compliance services, education or training, and corporate services.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; a Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) is preferred.
• Professional certification such as CIPS, CPSM, CSCP or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience leading procurement transformation or digitalization initiatives (e.g., e-procurement platforms, S2P/P2P systems).
• Prior consulting experience, or experience operating in a client-facing advisory capacity, is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle procurement engagements from opportunity identification through implementation and performance management.
• Manage RFx cycles including scope definition, bid evaluation, negotiation and supplier selection.
• Develop and execute category strategies across corporate (indirect) spend categories.
• Oversee contract lifecycle management: drafting, negotiation, risk review and renewal of supplier agreements.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives delivering measurable savings without compromising quality or service.
• Partner with stakeholders to consolidate spend and improve compliance with preferred-supplier programs.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Spend analysis

Procurement analytics

Leadership

Mentoring

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Master's degree (MBA or equivalent)

CIPS certification

CPSM

CSCP

Tools

e-procurement platforms

S2P systems

Procurement analytics tools

Job description

The Principal Procurement Consultant is a senior subject-matter expert responsible for leading full-cycle corporate procurement engagements for clients across multiple industries.

This is a dedicated corporate (indirect) procurement role, with oversight spanning categories such as facilities management, governance and compliance-related services, education and training, and broader corporate services. The role combines hands-on procurement execution with strategic advisory, leading client engagements from opportunity identification through to implementation, while mentoring junior consultants and contributing to the growth of the procurement practice.

The successful candidate will bring deep, practitioner-level expertise across the full corporate procurement lifecycle and be equally comfortable negotiating a high-value services contract as they are advising a client's C-suite on procurement strategy, governance and transformation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Full-Cycle Procurement Execution Lead end-to-end procurement activities, from sourcing strategy and supplier identification through to contract award, implementation and performance management, across all corporate spend categories. Manage the full request-for-information/proposal/quotation (RFx) cycle, including scope definition, bid evaluation, negotiation and supplier selection. Develop and execute category strategies across the full range of corporate (indirect) spend categories. Oversee contract lifecycle management, including drafting, negotiation, risk review and renewal of supplier and vendor agreements. Drive cost optimization initiatives, identifying and delivering measurable savings without compromising quality or service levels.

Corporate Procurement Oversight Oversee procurement across the full range of corporate spend categories, including facilities management, governance and regulatory/compliance-related services, education and training, corporate services, IT, HR services, professional/consulting services, marketing, travel and general administration. Design and implement corporate procurement policies, approval workflows and governance frameworks to ensure compliance and spend control across all corporate categories. Lead procurement governance activities, ensuring policies, delegation of authority and approval structures are consistently applied and audit ready. Manage procurement relationships supporting facilities and workplace services, ensuring service quality, cost efficiency and continuity across sites. Oversee sourcing and vendor management for education- and training-related services, including learning providers, certification bodies and institutional partnerships. Partner with internal stakeholders and client departments to consolidate spend, rationalize the supplier base and improve compliance with preferred-supplier programs.

Strategic Advisory & Client Engagement Act as a trusted advisor to client leadership, providing insight and recommendations on procurement strategy, organizational design and digital transformation. Lead procurement diagnostics and maturity assessments, translating findings into actionable, costed roadmaps. Present findings, business cases and recommendations to senior stakeholders and C-suite audiences.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management, including at least 5 years in a senior or principal-level advisory/consulting capacity. Proven track record of managing full-cycle procurement across a broad range of corporate (indirect) categories, ideally including facilities, governance/compliance services, education or training, and corporate services. Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; a Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) is preferred. Professional certification such as CIPS, CPSM, CSCP or equivalent is highly desirable. Demonstrated experience leading procurement transformation or digitalization initiatives (e.g., e-procurement platforms, S2P/P2P systems). Prior consulting experience, or experience operating in a client-facing advisory capacity, is strongly preferred. Experience across multiple industries and geographies is an advantage.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Expert-level negotiation, contract management and stakeholder management skills. Excellent analytical skills, with proficiency in spend analysis, benchmarking and procurement analytics tools. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence senior executives and diverse stakeholder groups. Strong leadership and mentoring capability, with experience managing or guiding project teams. Fluency in English is required Willingness to travel to client sites as required by engagement scope.