Head of Procurement (Technology)
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About the Role
Adecco is hiring a Head of Procurement (Technology) for a client in UAE to establish and lead the procurement function for technology-driven organization. Requires 10+ years of procurement experience, leadership skills, and a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field.
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Responsibilities
- Establish the overall procurement function and ongoing strategy for technology driven organization
- Develop and implement strategies to manage all technology purchasing activities
- Build and maintain strong supplier ecosystems
- Negotiate contracts with vendors to secure best terms
- Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies
- Analyze procurement metrics and savings to drive continuous improvement
- Lead and mentor the procurement team
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management
- Proven leadership experience
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
- Master's degree or professional certifications (CPSM, CPIM, CIPS) preferred
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Analytical and problem solving abilities
- Financial acumen including budget management and cost control
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Job Overview
- Adecco Middle East is looking for a Head of Procurement (Technology) for a client based in UAE. The role involves establishing the overall procurement function and ongoing strategy for a technology driven organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing procurement strategies
- Managing vendor relationships
- Negotiating contracts
- Ensuring compliance
- Analyzing and reporting procurement metrics and savings
- Leading and mentoring the procurement team
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Minimum 10 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, including proven leadership experience
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree or professional certifications (CPSM, CPIM, CIPS) preferred
- Strategic thinker with strong leadership and team management capabilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong expertise in negotiation and contract management
- Highly developed analytical and problem solving abilities
- Detail oriented and well organized
- Solid financial acumen including budget management and cost control
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