Procurement Lead

Michael Page; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global asset management firm is seeking a Procurement Lead to establish and drive a global procurement function within a lean, fast-paced environment. The role involves developing procurement strategies, managing contracts, and overseeing key spend categories. Ideal candidates will have 8-10 years of procurement experience, strong expertise in contract management, and excellent communication skills. This position offers global exposure and the opportunity for career growth while working closely with senior leadership.

Benefits

Global exposure

Career growth opportunities

Strategic impact potential

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of procurement experience, able to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong expertise in procurement processes and contract management.
• Experience managing multiple indirect spend categories including professional services and IT.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a global procurement strategy aligned with organisational objectives.
• Establish and standardise procurement processes for efficiency and compliance.
• Manage and negotiate contracts to optimise costs and mitigate risks.
• Oversee key indirect spend categories and drive cost savings.

Skills

Procurement

Job description

The Procurement Lead will be responsible for setting up and driving a global procurement function for a lean, fast-paced organisation with offices across multiple regions. This role will serve as the central point of contact for senior leadership, ensuring a unified procurement approach that supports efficiency and cost optimisation across the business.

Client Details

The client is a global asset management firm with a portfolio worth several billion dollars, operating across multiple international markets. They maintain a lean, fast-paced organisational structure and focus on delivering strategic investment solutions worldwide.

Description

• Develop and implement a global procurement strategy aligned with organisational objectives across multiple offices.
• Establish and standardise procurement processes from the ground up, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Act as the central point of contact for senior leadership, driving a centralised procurement function and best practices.
• Manage and negotiate contracts to optimise costs and mitigate risks.
• Oversee key indirect spend categories, including professional services, recruitment, travel, IT, and related operational costs.
• Drive cost savings and supplier performance improvements through strategic sourcing, vendor management, and benchmarking.

Profile

• Experience: 8-10 years in procurement, with proven ability to operate independently in a lean, fast-paced environment.
• Skills & Background: Strong expertise in procurement processes and contract management; exposure to multiple indirect spend categories (professional services, recruitment, travel, IT); ability to conceptualise and implement procurement frameworks from scratch; excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Mindset & Attributes: Hands-on "doer" approach with strategic thinking capability; Agile, adaptable, and comfortable working closely with senior leadership; team player with a focus on efficiency and cost optimisation.

Job Offer / Benefits

• Opportunity to build the procurement function from scratch in a lean, fast-paced organisation, working closely with senior leadership.
• Global exposure and career growth within a rapidly expanding organisation, offering long-term development and strategic impact.

Skills

• Procurement