Procurement Manager / Lead

Desert Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert Group in the UAE is seeking a Procurement Manager/Lead to shape sourcing strategy, oversee end-to-end procurement, and drive cost efficiency across projects.

You will lead supplier negotiations, manage contracts and procurement planning, and build a high‑performing team while coordinating with Projects, Operations, Finance and Accounts to ensure timely material availability.

This senior role demands strong negotiation, leadership and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of procurement experience, preferably in Landscaping, Agriculture, Contracting, FM, Hotels, or related industries.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Strong cost management and commercial acumen.
• Experience in contract management and procurement planning.
• Proven team management and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in ERP/Procurement systems and MS Office.
• Strong communication, coordination, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple site visits and supplier interactions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement plans based on operational and project requirements.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement cycle, from requisition to PO closure.
• Lead supplier negotiations and secure competitive pricing and commercial terms.
• Manage procurement costs, budgets, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Handle contracts, commercial terms, and supplier agreements.
• Monitor POs, back orders, and deliveries to ensure timely material availability.
• Coordinate with Projects, Operations, Finance, and Accounts teams.
• Lead and manage the procurement team, ensuring effective task allocation and performance.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and approval requirements.
• Prepare procurement reports covering costs, savings, supplier performance, and procurement efficiency.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cost management

Contract management

Procurement planning

ERP systems

MS Office

Leadership

Communication

Coordination

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP/Procurement systems

MS Office

Job description

Procurement Manager / Lead

Company: Desert Group

Location: UAE

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement plans based on operational and project requirements.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement cycle, from requisition to PO closure.
• Lead supplier negotiations and secure competitive pricing and commercial terms.
• Manage procurement costs, budgets, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Handle contracts, commercial terms, and supplier agreements.
• Monitor POs, back orders, and deliveries to ensure timely material availability.
• Coordinate with Projects, Operations, Finance, and Accounts teams.
• Lead and manage the procurement team, ensuring effective task allocation and performance.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and approval requirements.
• Prepare procurement reports covering costs, savings, supplier performance, and procurement efficiency.

Skills, Experience & Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of procurement experience, preferably in Landscaping, Agriculture, Contracting, FM, Hotels, or related industries.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Strong cost management and commercial acumen.
• Experience in contract management and procurement planning.
• Proven team management and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in ERP/Procurement systems and MS Office.
• Strong communication, coordination, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple site visits and supplier interactions.