Our Client is one the of the largest and most successful residential, leisure and commercial developers in Dubai and the Middle East. Their projects are awe inspiring and amongst some of the most prestigious. They are seeking a Head of Procurement to join their team based from their offices in Dubai to provide a complete corporate procurement function for multiple business divisions.

• Communication with internal & external customers, ensuring all needs are met and expectations exceeded.
• Responsible for creation of the business/project Supply Chain Strategies. Authorise appropriate selection of Subcontractors/Suppliers. Driving cost reduction on a large scale.
• High level/complex negotiations. Identification, selection and management of strategic partners.
• Preparing and placing significant subcontract and major material supply orders. Managing and closing out vendor contract negotiations. Closing out contractual documentation.
• Manages activities to support operational delivery and growth for the Business Unit and Professional Function.
• Operates within agreed operational and/or management guidelines.
• Focuses on providing input to the annual business, financial and people plan.

• Candidate must possess at least a Degree, preferably with an MBA.
• At least 10 years of procurement/supply chain experience in the manufacturing, engineering, construction industry handling corporate purchase.
• Able to lead, train, manage and motivate team members to achieve targets.
• Self motivated, resourceful and able to work independently.
• Possess strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Familiar with commercial terms and conditions.
• Good communication and written skills in English, Arabic will be an advantage.