Strategic Procurement Lead – Materials & Mining

Client of Brunel; Fujairah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Brunel is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer in Fujairah, UAE to manage end-to-end purchasing for raw materials, cement, aggregates, machinery and services within a centralized function, driving strategic sourcing and cost optimization.

You will negotiate LTAs, oversee supplier relationships, ensure ISO quality and safety compliance, coordinate with production and warehouse teams to forecast needs, and deliver regular procurement reports and cost‑savings analyses to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5-8 years of professional experience in procurement, centralized for manufacturing, construction materials, or mining/quarrying.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle) and MS Office (Excel).
• Excellent English communication skills; Arabic is a plus.
• CIPS or similar certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement for raw materials, cement, aggregates, binders, minerals, rock, machinery spare parts, explosives for quarrying and consumables for all business units.
• Negotiate long-term contracts LTAs and pricing agreements with suppliers to secure best value and favourable terms.
• Coordinate with Production Managers, Project Managers and Warehouse Teams to forecast needs and ensure uninterrupted production.
• Ensure procured items meet strict specifications and safety standards; comply with internal policies and local regulations.
• Prepare procurement reports, cost comparisons and savings analyses for senior management; monitor supplier performance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement management

Negotiation

Contract management

Vendor management

Inventory coordination

Data analysis

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain Management / Engineering

Job description

Client of Brunel is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer in Fujairah, UAE to manage end-to-end purchasing for raw materials, cement, aggregates, machinery and services within a centralized function, driving strategic sourcing and cost optimization.

You will negotiate LTAs, oversee supplier relationships, ensure ISO quality and safety compliance, coordinate with production and warehouse teams to forecast needs, and deliver regular procurement reports and cost‑savings analyses to senior management.