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A large UAE-based organization seeks a Head of Procurement to lead strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations. This role emphasizes cost optimization, supplier performance, and contract standardization. The ideal candidate will have experience in large organizations or project-driven environments, with strong capabilities in governance and strategic procurement. This position involves working closely with cross-functional teams to support business requirements and influencing purchasing decisions across the enterprise.
Our Client
Our client is a large UAE-based organisation with significant procurement spend across projects, operations, and services. The business is strengthening its procurement governance and supplier management practices.
The Head of Procurement will lead strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and procurement policy across the organisation. This role will focus on cost optimisation, supplier performance, and contract standardisation. A key responsibility will be implementing procurement frameworks that support transparency, compliance, and value creation. The role will work closely with operations, finance, and legal teams to support business requirements. The position will manage senior procurement professionals and influence enterprise-wide purchasing decisions.
The ideal candidate will have senior procurement leadership experience within large organisations or project-driven environments. Strong exposure to strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations is essential. Experience in the UAE or GCC markets is highly preferred. The candidate must demonstrate commercial acumen, governance discipline, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders. Professional procurement qualifications are advantageous.
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