Senior Procurement Officer – Dubai

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Officer to join our Dubai team. The role focuses on strengthening procurement operations, improving efficiency, and supporting strategic sourcing initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor procurement performance and prepare regular reports and analysis.
• Support and contribute to strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Conduct market research and supplier benchmarking to inform procurement decisions.
• Improve procurement efficiency and reduce processing time.
• Provide analytical and commercial input for procurement-related decisions.
• Support effective supplier evaluation and sourcing activities.
• Drive continuous improvement of procurement processes and practices.
• Collaborate with internal departments to understand requirements and ensure timely delivery.
• Provide operational procurement support, reducing reliance on senior management for day‑to‑day decisions.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 10–15 years of relevant procurement experience.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, financial and commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (mandatory).
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM or CPP are preferred.

Required skills

• Procurement performance monitoring and reporting.
• Strategic sourcing, market research and supplier benchmarking.