Procurement Director

2 weeks ago

Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Restore Talent Solutions Full time
About the Role

An established organisation is seeking an experienced Procurement Director to provide strategic leadership across procurement, sourcing, vendor management, and contract governance. The role is responsible for driving procurement strategy, ensuring compliance and transparency, optimising costs, and supporting operational continuity at an executive level.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute organisation-wide procurement strategies, policies, and governance frameworks

  • Lead the full procurement lifecycle including sourcing, tendering, supplier evaluation, negotiation, contracting, and fulfilment

  • Ensure ethical, transparent, and compliant procurement processes aligned with internal controls and regulatory requirements

  • Oversee supplier onboarding, performance management, contract administration, renewals, and close-out

  • Establish procurement KPIs and dashboards to track cost savings, efficiency, supplier performance, and risk

  • Partner with internal stakeholders to forecast needs and ensure timely delivery of goods and services

  • Oversee ERP and e-procurement systems to improve efficiency, automation, and data integrity

  • Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation and business continuity plans

  • Lead, mentor, and develop procurement and supply chain teams, fostering a high-performance culture

Requirements
Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field

  • Master's degree or professional certifications (e.g. CIPS) are an advantage

  • 12+ years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management

  • Proven experience in senior leadership or director-level procurement roles

  • Strong background in strategic sourcing, competitive tendering, contract negotiation, and supplier governance

Skills & Competencies

  • Deep understanding of procurement best practices, compliance, and governance

  • Strong commercial, financial, and analytical acumen

  • Advanced negotiation and contract management skills

  • Experience working with ERP systems and digital procurement platforms

  • Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills

  • Demonstrated leadership, team development, and change management capability

Preferred Experience

  • Experience in complex, multi-entity or regulated environments

  • Exposure to large-scale procurement budgets and strategic supplier portfolios

  • Knowledge of UAE procurement practices and regulatory frameworks

  • Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage

Benefits
What's on Offer

  • Competitive executive-level compensation and benefits

  • High-impact leadership role with strategic influence

  • Stable environment with opportunities for long-term growth

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