Senior Procurement Executive

International Free Zone Authority; Dubai; On-site; AED 335,000 - 513,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 annual leave days

Annual flight home

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Company events

Learning & development

Moving-Forward-Company-Culture

Job summary

IFZA Dubai is seeking a Senior Procurement Executive to manage sourcing activities, supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and procurement processes across the organization and Private Office.

Reporting to the Head of Group Procurement, the successful candidate will drive value through strategic sourcing, supplier management, and ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of goods and services. This hands-on role requires independence and collaboration with internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of procurement experience, with at least 3 years operating Senior Procurement Specialist level.
• Experience managing end-to-end procurement activities including sourcing, tendering, contract negotiation, and supplier management.
• Proven track record delivering commercial value through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Experience in FF&E, interior fit-out, hospitality, property/luxury residential, yacht/marine procurement or similar project-based environments is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of procurement best practices, contract management and supplier performance management.
• Experience working with ERP systems and procurement management tools.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and engage reliable suppliers to support business requirements.
• Lead commercial negotiations to secure favorable pricing, service levels and terms.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with suppliers and external partners.
• Review and manage supplier agreements to ensure competitiveness and compliance.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to develop effective sourcing strategies.
• Prepare RFQs, RFPs, and supplier proposals.
• Conduct commercial and risk assessments for suppliers and initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement plans.
• Ensure purchase orders, contracts, and procurement docs are processed accurately.
• Identify cost optimization and value creation opportunities across procurement categories.
• Support development and continuous improvement of procurement policies and governance.

Skills

Sourcing

Contract negotiations

Supplier management

Procurement strategy

Stakeholder collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

CIPS/CPSM certification (advantageous)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 25/08/2026

IFZA Dubai is the most dynamic and truly international Free Zone Community in the UAE, optimizing the country's strategic location and world-class infrastructure. We provide easy, reliable, and fast company formation services through our network of Professional Partners and Government Authorities.

Job Description

TheSenior Procurement Executive is a hands-on role responsible for managing IFZA'ssourcing activities, supplier relationships, contract negotiations, andprocurement processes across the organization, and Private Office.

Reportingdirectly to the Head of Group Procurement, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting procurement strategy, driving value through effectivesupplier management, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery ofgoods and services.

Thisrole requires a proactive procurement professional who can operateindependently, partner effectively with internal stakeholders, and contributeto the continuous improvement of procurement practices. The position offerssignificant exposure to senior leadership and will serve as a key support tothe Head of Group Procurement.

Responsibilities:

• Source, evaluate, andengage reliable suppliers and vendors to support business requirements.
• Lead commercialnegotiations to secure favourable pricing, service levels, contractual terms,and delivery conditions.
• Build and maintain stronglong-term relationships with suppliers and key external partners.
• Review and manage supplieragreements and contracts to ensure commercial competitiveness and compliance.
• Partner with internalstakeholders to understand procurement requirements and develop effectivesourcing strategies.
• Prepare and evaluate RFQs,RFPs, and supplier proposals.
• Conduct commercial and riskassessments for suppliers, contracts, and procurement initiatives.
• Monitor supplierperformance and implement improvement plans where required.
• Ensure purchase orders,contracts, and procurement documentation are processed accurately andefficiently.
• Identify and implement costoptimization, standardization, and value creation opportunities acrossprocurement categories.
• Support the development andcontinuous improvement of procurement policies, procedures, and governanceframeworks.
• Utilize ERP and procurementsystems to monitor procurement activities, supplier performance, and spenddata.
• Prepare procurementanalyses, reports, and presentations for management review.
• Maintain awareness ofmarket trends, supplier developments, and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years ofprocurement experience, with at least 3 years operating Senior ProcurementSpecialist level.
• Experience managingend-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing, tendering, contractnegotiation, and supplier management.
• Proven track record ofdelivering commercial value through strategic sourcing and suppliernegotiations.
• Experience within FF&E,interior fit-out, hospitality, property/luxury residential, yacht/marine relatedprocurement, or similar project-based environments is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding ofprocurement best practices, contract management, and supplier performancemanagement.
• Experience working with ERPsystems and procurement management tools.

• Professional procurement certifications (CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent) areadvantageous
• International team (over 50 nationalities)
• 24 annual leave days
• Annual flight home
• Life insurance plan
• Medical insurance plan (with the option to upgrade)
• Invitations to participate in various company functions, staff events, and department team building events
• Opportunities to learn, develop and grow with the organization
• Being part of a motivated team and Moving-Forward-Company-Culture