Procurement Manager - ME & Africa

Aggreko; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy solutions leader in Dubai is hiring a Procurement Manager for the Middle East & Africa. This full-time role emphasizes leadership in procurement, driving strategies for growth and sustainability. Candidates should have 8-10 years of experience, with strong skills in relationship management and effective communication. Join a team committed to personal development and a safety-focused culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Focus on personal development and learning

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years of professional experience in procurement.
• Deep understanding of operational complexities within procurement.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement team to achieve high-performance metrics.
• Drive sourcing activities including supplier evaluation and market analysis.
• Manage the procurement budget to align with financial objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Effective Communication

Strategic Thinking

Relationship Management

Cost Efficiency

Job description

We are the global leader in providing energy solutions that help businesses grow and communities work as a team, and we are proud of the difference we make to customers, to local communities, and towards a sustainable future for the world.

We are hiring for a Procurement Manager - Middle East & Africa who will be responsible for leading a team of buyers and specialists focused on driving our growth and sustainability strategies. Your leadership will ensure the team consistently achieves best-in-class performance across supply chain quality and pricing objectives.

Why Join Aggreko

• Full-time position based in Dubai, UAE
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• A genuine focus on continued personal development and learning.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which helps promote and support a healthy lifestyle.
• Safety-focused culture

Role Overview

The incumbent will be responsible for developing the team in alignment with procurement policies and tools, fostering essential soft skills that enhance value-added activities such as stakeholder and supplier relationship management. This role acts as a vital link between the regional function and the global category team, supplier quality, and internal customers, ensuring all business requirements are met effectively.

What you'll do:

• Own and nurture key relationships with internal customers and stakeholders, driving collaboration with the category management team.
• Lead the implementation of category strategies within the region.
• Develop, mentor, and lead the procurement team to achieve high performance.
• Drive sourcing activities that deliver value and sustainability, including supplier evaluation and selection, market analysis, negotiation, contracting, and ongoing supplier management.
• Manage MRP demand in collaboration with our technology partners and the wider team to optimize buying, inventory levels, and leverage scale efficiencies.
• Oversee risk reporting and management activities related to audit findings, P2P policies, and other procurement controls.
• Manage the procurement budget and ensure alignment with key financial objectives.

You'll have the following skills and experience:

• Experience: Minimum 8-10 years of professional experience
• Procurement Excellence: Deep understanding of operational complexities with a focus on driving simplification and delivering measurable value.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to lead with innovation, challenge existing norms, and implement efficient, forward-thinking solutions.
• Relationship Management: Proven capability to build and nurture strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to foster collaboration and trust.
• Effective Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills to communicate clearly and persuasively across all organizational levels.
• Leadership: Inspires, motivates, and supports teams to achieve high performance and continuous development.
• Cost Efficiency: Skilled in optimizing procurement processes, negotiating favorable terms, and executing cost-saving strategies to maximize organizational value.

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures and respect people's unique skills, attitudes, and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work, because we know that's how we do our best for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.