Senior Procurement Specialist

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead end‑to‑end category strategies for raw materials, indirect services and subcontractors in the UAE. The role combines strategic sourcing, data‑driven analysis and process optimisation to safeguard contribution margins and ensure uninterrupted plant operations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies, moving beyond three‑quote sourcing to total cost of ownership and long‑term value assessments.
• Identify workflow inefficiencies and redesign the procure‑to‑pay (P2P) cycle for speed and agility.
• Build and maintain dynamic dashboards using advanced Google Sheets, Power Query, Pivot tables and Power BI.
• Pioneer the use of generative AI for market intelligence, contract analysis and automated reporting.
• Own the full procurement lifecycle, from stakeholder requirement gathering to vendor performance monitoring.
• Manage supplier rate‑change requests and global logistics disruptions in the volatile UAE market.
• Act as trusted advisor to Finance, Operations and senior leadership, translating complex data into actionable insights.
• Oversee contracts, critical spare‑parts sourcing and outsourced processing to prevent business disruption.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations on “Function vs. Cost” analyses and implement “Should‑Cost” modeling during negotiations.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or strategic role within the UAE.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or Engineering; CIPS Level 4/5 or CPSM certification preferred.
• High emotional intelligence, strong negotiation skills and ability to influence C‑suite stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset focused on building systems rather than following existing manuals.

Required skills

• Expert‑level Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot, data modeling).
• Advanced Google Sheets (Power Query, Pivot tables).
• Power BI dashboard creation.
• Deep familiarity with ERP systems.
• Experience with generative AI tools for market intelligence and contract analysis.
• Knowledge of predictive analytics and process automation.