Procurement Director - Projects Procurement Transformation

We are seeking an experienced Director - Projects Procurement Transformation to lead the transformation of procurement across a complex, capital-projects environment in the UAE. This is a senior transformation position focused on re-engineering the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, combining procurement strategy, capital-projects expertise, digital enablement, governance and commercial improvement. The successful candidate will be expected to move beyond strategy and take ownership of implementation, adoption and measurable benefits realisation. This includes modernising procurement processes and systems, strengthening commercial and contractual disciplines, and applying GenAI, automation and analytics to improve procurement performance. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the transformation of procurement across major capital projects and programmes. - Assess and redesign the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including processes, systems, controls, governance and operating models. - Develop and execute procurement-transformation strategies aligned with wider business and project objectives. - Lead or support the implementation and optimisation of modern procurement and e-procurement platforms, such as Oracle Procurement Cloud, SAP Ariba, Coupa, or equivalent enterprise platforms. - Identify opportunities to apply Generative AI, automation and advanced analytics across the procurement lifecycle. - Improve procurement visibility and decision-making through data, analytics and performance reporting. - Improve procurement processes supporting complex capital-project delivery, strengthening commercial and contractual disciplines. - Own and enhance frameworks covering supplier, category and third-party/partner management. - Establish and enhance procurement governance, controls, policies and decision-making frameworks, partnering closely with Finance to track and validate financial benefits.