Procurement Director

USA, UK, Canada, India Jobs; Dubai; On-site; AED 2,000,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Shapoorji Pallonji & Company Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a Procurement Director in Dubai to lead the procurement strategy, supplier management, and cost optimization across projects.

The role requires overseeing sourcing, tendering, supplier selection, and contract management to ensure reliable supply and competitive terms. Responsibilities include negotiating terms, monitoring KPIs and savings, managing procurement budgets, and developing high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and MBA preferred.
• Extensive experience in procurement or strategic sourcing management.
• Strong knowledge of supplier, contract, tender, and purchasing management.
• Excellent negotiation, commercial, and contract management skills.
• Strong analytical, cost-control, and decision-making abilities.
• Proven leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage budgets, multiple priorities, and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee sourcing, purchasing, tendering, and supplier selection.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and commercial agreements.
• Monitor procurement costs, KPIs, savings, and performance.
• Identify cost-reduction and value-optimization opportunities.
• Lead, manage, and develop procurement teams.

Skills

Procurement management

Negotiation & contracts

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Cost control budgeting

Leadership & stakeholder mgmt

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

ERP

e-procurement systems

Job description

Role Description

A Procurement Director is responsible for leading procurement strategy, strategic sourcing, supplier management, purchasing operations, and cost optimization. The role ensures reliable supply, competitive commercial terms, and efficient procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee sourcing, purchasing, tendering, and supplier selection.
• Manage supplier relationships, contracts, and performance.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and commercial agreements.
• Monitor procurement costs, KPIs, savings, and overall performance.
• Identify cost-reduction and value-optimization opportunities.
• Oversee purchase orders, quotations, bids, and tenders.
• Coordinate procurement activities with finance, operations, and project teams.
• Monitor suppliers, market prices, materials, and industry trends.
• Identify supply risks and develop alternative sourcing strategies.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and applicable regulations.
• Manage procurement budgets, spending, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Improve procurement processes, systems, efficiency, and governance.
• Prepare procurement reports, performance analysis, and management recommendations.
• Lead, manage, and develop procurement teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in procurement or strategic sourcing management.
• Strong knowledge of supplier, contract, tender, and purchasing management.
• Excellent negotiation, commercial, and contract management skills.
• Strong analytical, cost-control, and decision-making abilities.
• Good understanding of procurement policies, processes, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, ERP, or e-procurement systems.
• Strong supplier relationship and procurement risk-management skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage budgets, multiple priorities, and demanding deadlines.
• CIPS or CPSM certification is advantageous.
• UAE/GCC procurement experience is advantageous.
• Professional, ethical, organized, proactive, and results-oriented.