Procurement Director

Role Description The Procurement Director is responsible for leading procurement strategy, sourcing, supplier management, purchasing, and contract activities to achieve cost efficiency, quality, and reliable supply.Key Responsibilities - Develop and implement procurement strategies, policies, and procedures. - Oversee sourcing, purchasing, tendering, and supplier selection. - Manage supplier evaluation, performance, relationships, and contracts. - Lead pricing, payment terms, and contract negotiations. - Establish procurement KPIs, cost targets, and performance standards. - Identify cost-saving and value-optimization opportunities. - Oversee purchase orders, quotations, bids, tenders, and approvals. - Coordinate procurement activities with finance, operations, projects, and other departments. - Monitor market prices, suppliers, materials, and industry trends. - Identify supply risks and develop alternative sourcing strategies. - Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and regulations. - Monitor procurement budgets, spending, forecasts, and cost performance. - Oversee ERP and e-procurement systems and process improvements. - Prepare procurement reports, analysis, and management recommendations. - Lead and develop the procurement team and drive continuous improvement.Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field. - Extensive experience in procurement and strategic sourcing. - CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent professional certification is advantageous. - Strong knowledge of sourcing, purchasing, tendering, and supplier management. - Proven experience in contract negotiation and cost reduction. - Strong commercial, financial, analytical, and negotiation skills. - Experience with SAP, Oracle, or other procurement/ERP systems. - Knowledge of supplier risk, quality, performance, and compliance management. - Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. - Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities. - Knowledge of UAE/GCC procurement practices is preferred. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement analytics tools. - Professional, ethical, organized, proactive, and results-oriented. -

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