Head of Procurement

As part of Ghobash Groups transformation program this newly created role will establish and lead the Group Procurement function. The Senior Manager will be responsible for setting up centralized procurement processes for general procurement categories managing vendor onboarding master data governance and driving procurement excellence across the group. This role will also be instrumental in the selection and implementation of the new Vendor Management System (VMS) to standardize and digitalize procurement operations.

This is a unique opportunity to build a Group Procurement function from inception lead critical digital transformation initiatives and play a strategic role in driving value for a leading diversified group in the UAE.

Strategic Procurement Leadership

• Design establish and operationalize the Group Procurement department aligned to the transformation program objectives.
• Develop group-wide procurement policies frameworks and standard operating procedures for general procurement categories.
• Define and implement procurement governance and compliance frameworks to ensure efficiency control and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with business unit procurement leads to ensure alignment and synergy without impacting their operational procurement independence.

Vendor Management System Implementation

Vendor Onboarding & Master Data Management

Procurement Operations & Excellence

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Accountabilities

Qualifications :

Bachelors or Masters Degree

Additional Information :

Experience

Skills & Abilities

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

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