Strategic Global Purchasing Leader

Uncover; Dubai; On-site; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary with benefits

Job summary

Uncover is seeking an experienced Purchase Manager to lead global procurement for a UAE-based manufacturing company. The role focuses on developing procurement strategy, overseeing international sourcing, and ensuring timely, cost-efficient delivery of goods and services.

You will shape policies, manage a procurement team, and drive supplier performance while aligning with strategic objectives and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, International Trade, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is advantageous.
• 10–15 years of international purchasing/procurement management experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the company’s global purchasing and procurement functions.
• Develop and implement procurement policies and procedures.
• Oversee annual global procurement expenditure.
• Forecast purchasing requirements in line with business needs.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiations.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Lead strategic procurement projects to support growth.
• Ensure supplier evaluation, performance and cost control.
• Collaborate with HSE on environmental/compliance measures.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Business/Supply Chain

MBA or related postgraduate qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Uncover is seeking an experienced Purchase Manager to lead global procurement for a UAE-based manufacturing company. The role focuses on developing procurement strategy, overseeing international sourcing, and ensuring timely, cost-efficient delivery of goods and services.

You will shape policies, manage a procurement team, and drive supplier performance while aligning with strategic objectives and compliance standards.