Procurement Director

Morgan McKinley; Dubai; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in Abu Dhabi is searching for an experienced Procurement Director. The ideal candidate will set the strategy for procurement, enhance supply chain performance, and must have substantial experience in the Middle East procurement sector. This role presents a significant opportunity for professional growth during a phase of expansion.

Qualifications

• Senior procurement leader with a broad supply chain background able to set strategy, influence and deliver.
• Experience of Middle East Procurement is a must.

Responsibilities

• Assess the current structure and set the strategic direction for all procurement activity in line with key business objectives.
• Manage strategic and operational activity to exceed key performance targets in line with group standards.
• Work with the commercial team to reduce contract/supplier risk.
• Develop a strategic global sourcing and supply chain programme.
• Establish category objectives, sourcing strategies and supplier objectives that support the business plan.
• Ensure that all procurement staff are motivated and developed.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Operational planning

Stakeholder engagement

Influence and deliver

Job description

Procurement Director – Dubai

ONLY CANDIDATES WITH EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING INDUSTRIES WILL BE CONSIDERED:

• Oil and Gas
• Energy
• Telecommunications
• Construction

Great Opportunity to join this company at a crucial time to take the procurement function to the next level in this new role as Procurement Director reporting to the board. You will be looking for an opportunity to create a world class procurement function and will be able to set a vision, engage with stakeholders and then deliver through implementation. This business is about to embark on a dramatic expansion phase, the role will therefore represent a fantastic opportunity for career development.

The Procurement Director will be responsible for managing the Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Logistics and Operational Planning functions across people, processes and technology. The Procurement Director will play a key part in the current and continued success of the procurement function.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess the current structure and set the strategic direction for all procurement activity in line with key business objectives.
• Manage strategic and operational activity to exceed key performance targets in line with group standards.
• Work with the commercial team to reduce contract/supplier risk.
• Develop a strategic global sourcing and supply chain programme.
• Establish category objectives, sourcing strategies and supplier objectives that support the business plan to ensure a best in class supply chain performance.
• Ensure that all procurement staff are motivated and developed.

Qualifications

• Senior procurement leader with a broad supply chain background able to set strategy, influence and deliver.
• Experience of Middle East Procurement is a must.

About The Company

In November 2010, GCC specialist recruiter, iQ selection came together with global professional recruitment consultancy Morgan McKinley, under the name Morgan McKinley. With 24 offices globally, Morgan McKinley connects specialist talent with leading employers across multiple industries and disciplines. We work very closely with international corporates, top investment banks and local SMEs to provide those looking for their next career move with the best job opportunities. From our Dubai office, we provide specialist recruitment expertise spanning Financial Services & Finance; Sales, Marketing & Support; and Technical sectors throughout the GCC region, with dedicated consultants delivering focused sector and local knowledge. In addition, we are fully committed to promoting the government’s Emiratisation policy.