Cabo Norte Professionals
Construction
CorporateProcurementManager
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“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.
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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