Corporate Procurement Manager – Middle East

• Implement and continuously improve the regional procurement framework

• Ensure procurement activities are conducted with the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and compliance

• Ensure alignment with procurement policies, contractual requirements, governance standards, and internal procedures

• Support and drive the effective use of digital procurement platforms and related systems

• Lead system improvements, integration initiatives, and process optimization activities

• Standardize procurement workflows, approval processes, templates, and reporting structures

• Train project teams and promote consistent adoption of procurement systems across business units

• Coordinate regular project reviews to monitor procurement performance and progress

• Facilitate procurement planning sessions and risk review meetings

• Ensure procurement schedules remain aligned with project programs and critical path activities

• Act as a key link between Operations, Engineering, Tender, Commercial, and Shared Services functions

• Develop sourcing strategies for high-value and strategic procurement packages

• Lead competitive tendering processes, commercial evaluations, and negotiations

• Ensure procurement decisions achieve optimal value in terms of cost, delivery, quality, warranties, and contractual protection

• Establish and manage framework agreements with key suppliers and subcontractors

• Coordinate with global procurement stakeholders to maximize procurement leverage and sourcing opportunities

• Identify and implement strategic procurement opportunities for commonly used construction materials and equipment

• Develop, maintain, and evaluate supplier databases covering prequalification, performance, and risk management

• Organize supplier engagement initiatives and capability development workshops

• Monitor market conditions, cost trends, inflation impacts, and supply chain risks across the region

• Prepare and oversee procurement reporting and performance dashboards

• Monitor procurement progress, savings opportunities, risks, delays, and supplier performance

• Present procurement performance insights and recommendations to senior management

• Develop and strengthen procurement capabilities across the region

• Define team structures, role responsibilities, skills development plans, and succession strategies

• Establish performance objectives and KPIs for procurement personnel

• Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching sessions, and professional development activities

• Promote a culture of collaboration, transparency, accountability, and service excellence

• Encourage strong cross-functional cooperation between procurement, engineering, commercial, tender, and operations teams

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or a related discipline

• An engineering background, particularly in Civil, Structural, Architectural, or Construction-related disciplines, is strongly preferred

• Minimum 20 years of procurement experience within construction, engineering, EPC, or infrastructure project environments

• Proven experience in a senior or corporate procurement leadership role

• Extensive exposure to large-scale construction projects, multinational suppliers, and subcontractor management

• Middle East experience is mandatory, with a strong understanding of regional supply chains, procurement practices, and market dynamics

• Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement routes, and commercial terms

• Proven expertise in negotiation, supplier management, strategic sourcing, and cost control

• Knowledge of FIDIC-based contracts and regional construction practices

• Strong understanding of procurement requirements within construction and infrastructure project environments

• Strong leadership and team development capabilities

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

• Strategic thinker with a practical and results-oriented approach

• Strong analytical, commercial, and problem-solving abilities