Strategic Procurement Director: Lead Value, Risk & Supply

Wasael Property Management; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Wasael Property Management in Abu Dhabi seeks a senior procurement leader to drive the organization’s sourcing strategy across projects and corporate needs. You will lead supplier negotiations, manage major tenders, and align procurement with governance and delivery timelines.

You will oversee budgets, KPI performance, and supplier relationships while collaborating with Finance, Legal, Design, and Projects to maximize value and mitigate risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field; MBA preferred.
• Extensive senior-level procurement experience in construction or real estate.
• Proven track record leading supplier negotiations and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the procurement strategy aligned with projects and objectives.
• Lead procurement activities across projects, ensuring timely sourcing.
• Develop plans, sourcing strategies, tenders, and contracting approaches for major packages.
• Oversee tender processes including prequalification, RFPs, bid evaluation and awards.
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure favorable terms.
• Ensure compliance with policies, governance, and regulations.
• Establish supplier evaluation, selection, and performance management.
• Monitor budgets, savings, lead times, and KPI performance.
• Collaborate with Projects, Commercial, Finance, Legal, Design to support delivery.
• Identify procurement risks and mitigation strategies.
• Approve procurement docs, evaluations, and contracts within authority.
• Develop strategic supplier relationships and long-term value opportunities.
• Maintain awareness of market conditions and supplier capabilities.
• Provide regular procurement reports to executive management.
• Lead and develop the procurement team; drive best practices.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Tender & contract management

Negotiation

Supplier management

Supply chain management

Cost optimization

Risk management

Governance & compliance

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Strategic decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline

Master’s degree or MBA would be an advantage

Professional procurement qualification such as CIPS or equivalent

Job description

Wasael Property Management in Abu Dhabi seeks a senior procurement leader to drive the organization’s sourcing strategy across projects and corporate needs. You will lead supplier negotiations, manage major tenders, and align procurement with governance and delivery timelines.

You will oversee budgets, KPI performance, and supplier relationships while collaborating with Finance, Legal, Design, and Projects to maximize value and mitigate risk.