Director, Procurement
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About the Role
Starlinks Global seeks a Procurement Director to develop and execute regional procurement strategy for UAE and KSA, overseeing sourcing, supplier management, and procurement activities across warehousing, logistics, and e-commerce.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and execute regional procurement strategies for UAE and KSA in alignment with business objectives
- Oversee sourcing across multiple categories including warehouse infrastructure, logistics services, transportation, technology, and indirect spending
- Lead high value contract negotiations and supplier partnerships
- Build and manage strategic relationships with key regional and global suppliers
- Drive cost efficiency initiatives and total cost of ownership improvements
- Establish robust procurement governance model ensuring transparency, accountability, and audit readiness
- Lead procurement process optimization and standardization across UAE and KSA operations
- Leverage ERP, procurement systems, and analytics tools to drive data based decision making
Requirements
- 15 20 years of progressive procurement experience
- Experience in logistics, warehousing, and e commerce procurement
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Deep knowledge of UAE and KSA markets
- Experience with ERP and procurement systems
- Excellent negotiation and contract management skills
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Job Purpose
- The Procurement Director UAE & KSA is responsible for developing and executing the regional procurement strategy to support Starlinks multi country logistics and e commerce operations.
- The role oversees all sourcing, supplier management, and procurement activities across warehousing, transportation, equipment, technology, and indirect categories.
- This position plays a critical leadership role in driving commercial excellence, optimizing total cost of ownership, and establishing robust procurement governance across both UAE and KSA.
Main Job Responsibilities
- Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leadership: Develop and execute regional procurement strategies for UAE and KSA.
- Supplier Relationship & Contract Management: Build and manage strategic relationships with key regional and global suppliers.
- Cost Optimization & Budget Governance: Drive cost efficiency initiatives and total cost of ownership improvements.
- Compliance, Governance & Risk Management: Ensure all procurement practices comply with corporate policies, regional laws, and ethical sourcing standards.
- Process Excellence & Digital Transformation: Lead procurement process optimization and standardization across UAE and KSA operations.
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