Group Procurement Manager

Industry: Group-Level Corporate (Renowned Business Group)

Qualifications & Ski

• llsBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field (MBA is a pl
• **us)CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent certification prefer**
• red7–10 years of procurement experience, wi
• th 3–5 years in a managerial r
• ole within
• a centralized procurement se
• tupStrong experience in sourcing, vendor negotiation, and contract management within UAE/
• GCCGood understanding of UAE procurement regulations and compliance framewo
• rksStrong commercial acumen, negotiation, and stakeholder management ski
• lls

ties1. Procurement Execution & Con

• trolManage end-to-end procurement activities including sourcing, RFQs/RFPs, bid evaluations, and purchase order issuance across group enti
• tiesEnsure procurement requirements are executed in alignment with approved budgets, specifications, and timel
• inesConsolidate group-wide procurement to achieve cost efficiency, supplier optimization, and standardiza
• tionMonitor procurement pipeline to ensure timely delivery of goods and serv

ices2. Supplier & Contract Manage

• mentManage centralized supplier database including onboarding, prequalification, and performance evalua
• tionLead/support commercial negotiations within defined authority li
• mitsEnsure contract execution in coordination with Legal and alignment with agreed commercial t
• ermsResolve supplier performance issues to ensure continuity and service qua

lity3. Governance & Compli

• anceEnforce procurement policies, procedures, and approval matrices across all enti
• tiesEnsure compliance with internal audit requirements and documentation stand
• ardsAdhere to UAE regulatory frameworks, including customs and free zone requirements where applic
• ableIdentify and escalate procurement risks in a timely ma

nner4. Process Optimization & Sys

• temsStandardize procurement processes across all group enti
• tiesEnsure effective use of ERP/procurement systems for PR-to-PO cycle manage
• mentTrack and report procurement KPIs including savings, spend, lead times, and supplier perform
• anceDrive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce cycle
• time5.
• Stakeholder Manage
• mentAct as the central procurement interface for all business units and corporate funct
• ionsCoordinate closely with Finance, Legal, and Operations teams for seamless execu
• tionGuide stakeholders on procurement processes, timelines, and compliance requirem
• entsEnsure alignment between business needs and procurement execu
• tion6.
• Team Manage
• mentLead and supervise the centralized procurement team of 4-5 pe
• opleAllocate workload and monitor performance to ensure timely deli
• verySupport training and development to strengthen team capability and effici
• ency