Procurement Manager/Lead

Landmark Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee the procurement of Machinery and Professional Services. The role involves strategic supplier negotiations, budget management, and team leadership, with a focus on driving cost optimization and compliance with procurement policies. Ideal candidates will have 8-10 years of relevant experience and a strong educational background in engineering or business, particularly from a premier institution.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years in procurement, particularly with Machinery and Professional Services.
• Experience in leading supplier negotiations and developing performance KPIs.
• Knowledge in cost-saving initiatives and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier negotiations for Machinery and Professional Services.
• Develop category strategies and manage project budgets.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and monitor contracts.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier engagement

Cost optimization

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Statistics

MBA in Operations or Supply Chain

Job description

Manage the procurement of Machinery/Equipment and Professional Services with focus on CapEx & OpEx, driving cost optimization, supplier engagement, compliance, and strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead supplier negotiations and strategy for Machinery (CapEx & OpEx) and Professional Services
• Conduct supplier assessments and develop performance KPIs
• Undertake study of Machinery & Professional services spend categories / sub categories and develop category strategies
• Drives cost containment / budget management through effective negotiation
• Management of team and develop team skill set
• Effective monitoring of contracts and implementation of the key contract clauses.
• Work with team to develop departmental strategies
• Manage project budgets & provide budgets to business for key sub categories
• Ensure procurement policies are upto date and is followed by the team as per the DOA / SOA matrix
• Ensure procurement compliances are followed and supports audits (internal / external)
• Take up system & process improvement and projects to drive efficiency
• Publish monthly MIS for the department / category
• Analyze spend data and drive category strategies
• Manage budgets and implement cost-saving initiatives
• Lead and mentor procurement team; build departmental capabilities Monitor and enforce contract terms and critical clauses
• Ensure policy compliance per DOA/SOA; support internal and external audits Initiate process improvements and digitalization
• Publish regular MIS reports and drive insights

Experience Required:

• 8-10 years in procurement, particularly with Machinery and Professional Services

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Statistics.
• MBA in Operations/Supply Chain from a premier Indian institute