Cabo Norte Professionals

Construction

CorporateProcurementManager

AED 450–750k ~AI est. Dubai, United Arab Emirates FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Corporate Procurement Manager at Cabo Norte Professionals. Skills: Procurement strategy, Supplier management, Cost control, Construction procurement. Lead procurement strategy. Lead procurement governance”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieve optimal value; Maximize procurement leverage; Maximize sourcing opportunities; Strengthen regional supply chain performance; Lead procurement excellence

Industry & Context.

Construction
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving abilities; Cost control; Risk management

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

20 years procurement experience, Senior procurement leadership role, Middle East experience mandatory, Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Bachelor's degree in Business, Understanding of construction contracts, Understanding of procurement routes, Understanding of commercial terms, Expertise in negotiation, Expertise in supplier management, Expertise in strategic sourcing, Expertise in cost control, Knowledge of FIDIC contracts, Knowledge of regional construction practices, Understanding of procurement requirements, Leadership capabilities, Team development capabilities, Stakeholder management skills, Communication skills, Strategic thinking, Practical approach, Results-oriented approach, Analytical abilities, Commercial abilities, Problem-solving abilities

Nice to Have

Engineering background preferred, Civil engineering background preferred, Structural engineering background preferred, Architectural engineering background preferred, Construction-related engineering background preferred, Understanding of regional supply chains, Understanding of procurement practices, Understanding of market dynamics

What You'll Do.

Lead procurement strategy

Lead procurement governance

Lead operational excellence

Drive regional procurement performance

Support project delivery teams

Strengthen supplier relationships

Strengthen subcontractor relationships

Ensure procurement alignment with business objectives

Ensure procurement alignment with governance requirements

Ensure procurement alignment with project execution needs

Develop high-performing procurement organization

Implement regional procurement framework

Improve regional procurement framework

Ensure procurement integrity

Ensure procurement transparency

Ensure procurement compliance

Ensure alignment with procurement policies

Ensure alignment with contractual requirements

Ensure alignment with governance standards

Ensure alignment with internal procedures

Support digital procurement platforms use

Drive digital procurement platforms use

Lead system improvements

Lead integration initiatives

Lead process optimization

Standardize procurement workflows

Standardize approval processes

Standardize templates

Standardize reporting structures

Promote consistent adoption of procurement systems

Coordinate project reviews

Monitor procurement performance

Monitor procurement progress

Facilitate procurement planning sessions

Facilitate risk review meetings

Ensure procurement schedules align with project programs

Ensure procurement schedules align with critical path activities

Link Operations with procurement

Link Engineering with procurement

Link Tender with procurement

Link Commercial with procurement

Link Shared Services with procurement

Develop sourcing strategies

Lead competitive tendering processes

Lead commercial evaluations

Achieve optimal value in procurement decisions

Establish framework agreements

Manage framework agreements

Coordinate with global procurement stakeholders

Maximize procurement leverage

Maximize sourcing opportunities

Identify strategic procurement opportunities

Implement strategic procurement opportunities

Develop supplier databases

Maintain supplier databases

Evaluate supplier databases

Organize supplier engagement initiatives

Organize capability development workshops

Monitor market conditions

Monitor inflation impacts

Monitor supply chain risks

Prepare procurement reporting

Oversee procurement reporting

Monitor procurement progress

Monitor savings opportunities

Monitor supplier performance

Present procurement performance insights

Present procurement recommendations

Develop procurement capabilities

Strengthen procurement capabilities

Define team structures

Define role responsibilities

Define skills development plans

Define succession strategies

Establish performance objectives

Establish KPIs for procurement personnel

Conduct performance reviews

Conduct coaching sessions

Conduct professional development activities

Promote a culture of collaboration

Promote a culture of transparency

Promote a culture of accountability

Promote a culture of service excellence

Encourage cross-functional cooperation

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Project teams; Engineering functions; Commercial functions; Tender functions; Operational functions; Shared Services functions; Global procurement stakeholders; Cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Stakeholder management; Present procurement performance

Process & Methodology

Procurement planning, Risk review meetings, Project programs alignment, Critical path activities

Full Job Description

## Description We are looking for a Corporate Procurement Manager who will lead procurement strategy, governance, and operational excellence across construction and infrastructure projects throughout the Middle East. This role is responsible for driving regional procurement performance, supporting project delivery teams, strengthening supplier and subcontractor relationships, and ensuring procurement activities align with business objectives, governance requirements, and project execution needs. In this leadership role, you will work closely with project teams, engineering, commercial, tender, and operational functions while developing a high-performing procurement organization that supports large-scale construction and infrastructure projects across the region. ## Your Contribution Procurement Strategy & Governance • 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 Digital Procurement Systems • 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 Project Support & Operations Integration • 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 Sourcing, Tendering & Negotiation • Develop sourcing strategies for high

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