Chief Procurement Officer

ECS | Enterprise Change Specialists; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 7,810,000 - 14,059,000; Part time

Job summary

ECS | Enterprise Change Specialists invites applications for a Chief Procurement Officer to oversee sourcing, purchasing, and strategic acquisition of goods and services. You will lead procurement operations, manage vendor relationships, ensure policy compliance, and train internal teams in line with UAE government procurement practices.

The ideal candidate has UAE government procurement experience, fluency in Arabic and English, deep knowledge of procurement laws, and proven leadership in

Qualifications

• Experience in UAE government procurement is required.
• Arabic-speaking nationality with excellent English communication.
• Strong knowledge of UAE procurement laws and compliance.
• Hands-on sourcing, purchasing, and contract negotiation experience.
• Ability to lead procurement strategy and train teams.
• Immediate availability to join.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sourcing, purchasing, and strategic acquisition.
• Lead procurement operations and vendor relationship management.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and UAE regulations.
• Provide training to internal teams on procurement processes.

Skills

UAE Government experience

Arabic-English proficiency

UAE procurement compliance

Sourcing & contract negotiation

Procurement leadership & training

Immediate availability

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration / Supply Chain

Master's degree preferred

Tools

E-procurement platforms

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic Chief Procurement Officer to oversee the sourcing, purchasing, and strategic acquisition of goods and services. The role includes leading procurement operations, managing vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, and providing training to internal teams. This is a strategic role requiring expertise in government procurement practices within the UAE.

Must Have Skills (Mandatory)

• Prior work experience in the UAE Government sector.
• Arabic-speaking nationality with excellent command of English (written and spoken).
• Strong knowledge of procurement laws, vendor management, and compliance in the UAE.
• Hands-on experience in sourcing, purchasing, and contract negotiation.
• Ability to lead procurement strategy and train teams effectively.
• Immediate availability to join.

Good-to-have Skills (Optional)

• Exposure to e-procurement systems and digital procurement platforms.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Experience in managing procurement transformation or cost optimization initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 4 to 6 years of proven procurement experience, with leadership responsibilities.
• Prior experience in government procurement processes in the UAE is essential.