Procurement Director

Role Description A Procurement Director is responsible for leading procurement strategy, strategic sourcing, supplier management, purchasing operations, cost optimization, and supply reliability across the organization.Key Responsibilities - Develop and implement procurement strategies, policies, and procedures. - Lead sourcing, purchasing, tendering, and supplier selection activities. - Manage supplier relationships, contracts, and performance. - Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and commercial agreements. - Monitor procurement costs, KPIs, savings, and performance. - Identify cost-reduction and value-optimization opportunities. - Oversee purchase orders, quotations, bids, and tenders. - Coordinate procurement with finance, operations, and project teams. - Monitor suppliers, market prices, materials, and industry trends. - Identify supply risks and develop alternative sourcing solutions. - Ensure compliance with procurement policies and applicable regulations. - Manage procurement budgets, spending, forecasts, and cost controls. - Improve procurement processes, systems, and operational efficiency. - Prepare procurement reports, forecasts, and management recommendations. - Lead, manage, and develop the procurement team.Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. - Extensive experience in procurement and strategic sourcing. - Strong experience in supplier, contract, and tender management. - Excellent negotiation and commercial management skills. - Strong analytical, cost-control, and decision-making abilities. - Good knowledge of procurement policies, processes, and compliance. - Experience with SAP, Oracle, ERP, or e-procurement systems. - Strong supplier relationship and risk management skills. - Excellent leadership and stakeholder management abilities. - Ability to manage budgets, priorities, and deadlines. - CIPS, CPSM, or relevant professional certification is advantageous. - UAE/GCC procurement experience is preferred. - Professional, ethical, organized, proactive, and results-oriented. -

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