Strategic Director of Procurement & Administration

Talents Tide; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Talents Tide in Dubai seeks a Director Of Procurement & Administration to lead procurement, contracts, and archiving, ensuring compliance with laws and policies while supporting innovation and development. The role focuses on managing supplier relationships, contract execution, budgeting, and governance, with a mandate to improve service quality and align operations with strategic objectives.

You will contribute to risk management, information security adherence, and health and safety standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, procurement, risk management, or related field; master's preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant procurement and administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of administrative services standards and practices.
• Experience developing strategic and operational plans.
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement, contracts, and archiving programs.
• Lead supplier management, performance evaluation, and contract compliance.
• Develop and implement internal procurement policies and procedures.
• Manage annual procurement planning and budgeting alignment.
• Coordinate with legal advisors on contract preparation.
• Monitor KPIs, risks, and governance compliance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/Procurement or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Procurement regulations

Contract management tools

Job description

Talents Tide in Dubai seeks a Director Of Procurement & Administration to lead procurement, contracts, and archiving, ensuring compliance with laws and policies while supporting innovation and development. The role focuses on managing supplier relationships, contract execution, budgeting, and governance, with a mandate to improve service quality and align operations with strategic objectives.

You will contribute to risk management, information security adherence, and health and safety standards