Head of Procurement - UAE National

Required Skills

Requires a UAE National with a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Business Administration, and 12-15 years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience, including senior leadership in large, multi-entity organizations. Expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, supplier governance, contract negotiations, and ERP systems is essential. An MBA or CIPS certification is advantageous.

Job description / Role Job Type Full Time Job Location UAE Nationality Any Nationality Salary Not Specified Gender Not Specified Arabic Fluency Not Specified Job Function Purchasing & Procurement Company Industry FMCG / Consumer Goods / Food & Beverages An experienced procurement leader is required to develop and standardise procurement strategy across a complex multi-entity organisation. The role will drive sourcing excellence, supplier governance, cost optimisation, compliance, and procurement transformation while partnering with senior stakeholders across the business. Client Details Large diversified regional organisation operating across multiple sectors. Description * Develop and implement a group-wide procurement strategy aligned with business objectives. * Establish procurement policies, procedures, governance frameworks, and approval processes. * Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across direct and indirect spend categories. * Drive supplier consolidation to maximise group purchasing leverage. * Oversee major tenders, RFQs, sourcing strategies, and contract negotiations. * Establish supplier evaluation, performance management, and risk assessment frameworks. * Deliver cost-saving, value engineering, and procurement efficiency initiatives. * Ensure compliance with governance, audit, regulatory, and ethical standards. * Lead procurement process standardisation through ERP and procurement systems. * Provide leadership, coaching, and functional direction to procurement teams. Job Offer This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and lead procurement strategy at a group level. With high visibility and engagement with executive leadership and offering a package of up to 70,000 AED + Benefits depending on experience. Requirements: A successful Head of Procurement UAEN should have: * UAE National ONLY * Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related discipline. * MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification advantageous. * Professional certification such as CIPS preferred. * Minimum 12-15 years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience. * Proven senior procurement leadership experience within large, multi-entity organisations. * Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier governance. * Demonstrated success in high-value contract negotiations and supplier consolidation. * Experience working with ERP and procurement systems such as SAP or equivalent. * Exposure to manufacturing, FMCG, food production, agriculture, or industrial sectors preferred. * Experience operating within structured governance, audit, and approval frameworks. About the Company Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of: Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. Easy Apply