Senior Procurement Director

A major organisation in Abu Dhabi is seeking an accomplished Senior Procurement Director to join its executive leadership structure and lead a large, complex procurement function.   This is a highly strategic executive appointment with responsibility for shaping procurement strategy, driving commercial performance, strengthening supplier relationships and ensuring strong governance across the function.   The successful individual will take ownership of a broad procurement portfolio, leading major negotiations, strategic sourcing and tendering activity while driving value, cost efficiencies and long-term supplier performance. The role will also involve significant engagement with senior stakeholders across the organisation and leadership of a high-performing procurement team.   Key Responsibilities: Develop and deliver long-term procurement strategies aligned to wider business objectives. Lead major commercial negotiations and complex, high-value contract awards. Oversee strategic sourcing and end-to-end RFx processes. Drive supplier relationship and performance management. Ensure procurement activity meets appropriate governance, policy and approval requirements. Partner with senior stakeholders to identify commercial opportunities and deliver value. Use market intelligence, benchmarking and commercial analysis to support strategic decision-making. Lead and develop the procurement function, driving capability and continuous improvement.   This position requires an established procurement leader with the experience and credibility to operate at executive level within a large and complex organisation.   You will ideally bring: 15+ years of procurement / supply chain experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity. Significant experience developing and executing procurement strategies. A strong track record across strategic sourcing, tender management, contract negotiation and supplier management. Experience leading complex, high-value and business-critical procurement activity. Strong senior stakeholder management and executive-level communication skills. Proven experience leading and developing procurement teams. A relevant bachelor's degree, with postgraduate qualifications considered advantageous.