Procurement Excellence Governance Director

JOB TITLE
Procurement Excellence & Governance Director | MAF Global Solutions | Global Solutions UAE

ROLE SUMMARY
The Procurement Excellence & Governance Director will be responsible for driving strategic procurement transformation across the organization and its operating companies (OPCOs). This role requires a highly experienced and influential leader who can engage with the highest levels of stakeholders—including Managing Directors, VPs, SVPs, and the C-suite—to align on procurement operating models, policies, systems, processes, and ways of working.

ROLE PROFILE

• Lead and oversee procurement initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, budgets, and governance standards.
• Establish a procurement framework that balances efficiency, compliance, and business agility across all OPCOs.
• Continuously enhance procurement governance, policies, and risk management frameworks to meet regulatory and business requirements.
• Lead initiatives to enhance data integrity, analytics, and reporting capabilities (Power BI), delivering insights to senior leadership (QBRs, Operations Reviews, and Board-level reporting).
• Develop strong supplier management strategies, optimizing partnerships and ensuring cost efficiency.
• Implement best practices in spend analysis, cost control, and procurement efficiency to drive financial sustainability.
• Continuously refine the procurement operating model, defining clear KPIs, SLAs, and governance structures.
• Ensure all procurement documentation, including policies, guidelines, workflows, and checklists, is comprehensive, up-to-date, and easily accessible across the organization.

REQUIREMENTS

• Min 15 years of experience in a related/similar senior position.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• MBA (preferred).
• Strong customer focus mindset and understanding of the needs of the business.
• Must be capable of assessing legal and business risk when making decisions.
• Great stakeholder relationship management skills (high profile key stakeholders, such as CEOs).

WHAT WE OFFER

• At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and is excited about our future.
• Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.