Head of Procurement

An experienced procurement leader is required to develop and standardise procurement strategy across a complex multi-entity organisation. The role will drive sourcing excellence, supplier governance, cost optimisation, compliance, and procurement transformation while partnering with senior stakeholders across the business. Client Details: Large diversified regional organisation operating across multiple sectors. Description: - Develop and implement a group-wide procurement strategy aligned with business objectives. - Establish procurement policies, procedures, governance frameworks, and approval processes. - Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across direct and indirect spend categories. - Drive supplier consolidation to maximise group purchasing leverage. - Oversee major tenders, RFQs, sourcing strategies, and contract negotiations. - Establish supplier evaluation, performance management, and risk assessment frameworks. - Deliver cost-saving, value engineering, and procurement efficiency initiatives. - Ensure compliance with governance, audit, regulatory, and ethical standards. - Lead procurement process standardisation through ERP and procurement systems. - Provide leadership, coaching, and functional direction to procurement teams. Profile: - UAE National ONLY - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related discipline. - MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification advantageous. - Professional certification such as CIPS preferred. - Minimum 12-15 years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience. - Proven senior procurement leadership experience within large, multi-entity organisations. - Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier governance. - Experience working with ERP and procurement systems such as SAP or equivalent. - Exposure to manufacturing, FMCG, food production, agriculture, or industrial sectors preferred.