Strategic Procurement Leader – Middle East

BESIX; Dubai; On-site; AED 446,400 - 669,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Dubai seeks a Procurement Director to implement and enhance procurement frameworks. You will manage vendor relationships, lead strategic negotiations, and develop a capable procurement team in the Middle East. Ideal candidates should possess over 20 years of procurement experience, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and strong negotiation and management skills. This full-time role is pivotal for maintaining procurement integrity across all projects.

Qualifications

• 20 years of procurement experience in design, construction, EPC, or infrastructure sector.
• Experience in a senior or corporate procurement leadership role.
• Strong exposure to large-scale projects and subcontracting environments.

Responsibilities

• Implement centralized procurement framework across the region.
• Manage procurement planning sessions and risk reviews.
• Prepare the monthly procurement dashboard for each project.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation skills

Procurement strategies

Supplier relations

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain, Procurement, or Business

Tools

Digital procurement platforms

Procurement dashboard systems

Job description

A leading construction firm in Dubai seeks a Procurement Director to implement and enhance procurement frameworks. You will manage vendor relationships, lead strategic negotiations, and develop a capable procurement team in the Middle East. Ideal candidates should possess over 20 years of procurement experience, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and strong negotiation and management skills. This full-time role is pivotal for maintaining procurement integrity across all projects.