Strategic Global Procurement Leader (Industrial & CAPEX)

Client of Synergy Expat Jobs; Dubai; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Synergy Expat Jobs seeks a Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end procurement and strategic sourcing for a diversified African Group with operations in mining, engineering, construction and other industrial businesses in the UAE.

The role focuses on cost optimization, supply continuity, quality, governance and value delivery across direct, indirect materials, MRO, CAPEX equipment, services and projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 10-15+ years of progressive procurement and strategic sourcing experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a managerial or senior procurement role.
• Experience with diversified industrial groups; exposure to mining, power, engineering or heavy industry.
• Experience managing high-value CAPEX, MRO, equipment and international sourcing.
• Dubai or UAE regional hub experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement across diversified industrial operations.
• Develop sourcing strategies for direct, indirect materials, MRO, CAPEX and services.
• Manage complete procurement lifecycle from requirements to delivery.
• Conduct supplier evaluation, negotiation and contract management.
• Drive cost optimization, value engineering and supplier performance.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, finance, logistics and project teams.
• Coordinate international procurement and logistics with Incoterms (EXW, FOB, CIF, DDP).
• Ensure compliance with governance, policies and audit requirements.
• Prepare procurement reports and data-driven insights for senior management.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

End-to-End Procurement

Tendering

Negotiation

Supplier Development

International Procurement

Incoterms

Contract Administration

Spend Analysis

ERP Procurement

MS Excel

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Supply Chain Management

CIPS/CPSM/MBA (advantage)

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Client of Synergy Expat Jobs seeks a Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end procurement and strategic sourcing for a diversified African Group with operations in mining, engineering, construction and other industrial businesses in the UAE.

The role focuses on cost optimization, supply continuity, quality, governance and value delivery across direct, indirect materials, MRO, CAPEX equipment, services and projects.