Director of Procurement

About the role

A leading and well‑established organization is seeking an experienced Procurement Director to lead its procurement function across multiple business units within the contracting and services sector. The role provides strategic and operational leadership across sourcing, procurement planning, subcontracting, supplier management and procurement governance, with a strong focus on achieving optimal value, cost efficiency, service quality and supply chain performance.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement policies, processes and governance frameworks across multiple business units.
• Lead the development and execution of the overall procurement strategy, including strategic sourcing and innovative procurement initiatives.
• Manage procurement budgets and ensure cost‑effective and efficient procurement operations.
• Analyze market trends, supply markets, costs and procurement best practices to identify opportunities, manage risks and improve performance.
• Partner with business unit heads and senior stakeholders to understand requirements, resolve complex procurement issues and deliver cost, quality and service objectives.
• Identify and manage commercial, contractual, operational, financial, reputational, ethical and supply‑chain risks.
• Lead major supplier and subcontractor negotiations in coordination with legal and support functions.
• Establish procurement performance standards, KPIs and reporting mechanisms.
• Lead, develop and manage the procurement team, including performance management and capability development.
• Develop strategic relationships with major manufacturers, principals, specialist subcontractors and key suppliers.

Required profile

• 12+ years of procurement experience within the construction and contracting industry.
• At least 6 years in a managerial or director‑level procurement role.
• Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or a related discipline; a Bachelor’s in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is highly desirable.
• Proven experience managing procurement across multiple business units in a large organization.
• Strong commercial, analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with experience building high‑performing procurement teams.

Required skills

• Risk management
• Supplier Management
• Negotiation
• Strategic Sourcing
• Procurement
• Vendor Management
• E‑procurement solutions
• Supply chain performance
• Procurement governance
• Cost efficiency