Head of Procurement

Job Summary: The Head of Procurement leads the end-to-end procurement function for WeOne, ensuring the delivery of a unified, efficient, and transparent procurement framework across all shared service functions. The role is responsible for developing procurement strategy, driving category management, optimizing supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with DP World governance, and delivering measurable cost savings and value creation.This position will oversee strategic sourcing, contract management, procurement operations, vendor performance, and procurement digitalization, ensuring alignment with WeOne’s transformation objectives and DP World’s global standards.The role also oversees Central Stores operations, ensuring effective inventory management, material availability, stock accuracy, and optimization of warehouse processes in alignment with procurement and operational needs.Key Accountabilities: Develop and implement WeOne’s procurement strategy aligned with DP World governance and transformation priorities.Lead category management across major spend areas to drive savings, improve service levels, and optimize total cost of ownership.Oversee procurement operations, ensuring timely sourcing, purchase order execution, and contract adherence across all units supported by WeOne.Implement supplier management frameworks, including performance metrics, SLAs, and ongoing vendor audits.Drive procurement governance, ensuring full compliance with DP World policies, ESG requirements, audit controls, and ethical standards.Lead procurement digitalization initiatives, including e-sourcing, automated workflows, analytics dashboards, and process standardization.Identify and deliver annual cost savings, process efficiencies, and value‑added initiatives across the procurement lifecycle.Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements, consolidate demand, and implement strategic sourcing plans.Lead contract negotiations ensuring optimal terms, risk mitigation, and commercial advantage for DP World.Develop and maintain procurement policies, SOPs, and best practices to support continuous improvement.Provide leadership and coaching to the procurement team, fostering capability development, accountability, and performance culture.Represent WeOne Procurement in internal committees, audits, compliance reviews, and strategic planning forums.Oversee Central Stores operations including stock planning, replenishment, warehouse layout, and materials dispatch.Ensure accurate inventory management through cycle counts, stock audits, and system accuracy controls.Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for warehousing, storage, receiving, issuing, and safety compliance.Optimize stores processes to reduce carrying costs, improve service levels, and ensure material readiness for supported business units.Education, Experience & Skills:Essential Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or related fieldDesirable Qualification: Master’s degree (MBA preferred), Professional certification: CIPS, CPSM, CSCP, PMPWork Experience:10 years of experience in procurement/supply chain, Minimum 5 years in a leadership roleProven track record in strategic sourcing, category management, and cost optimizationExperience in large-scale, multi‑entity procurement environments (preferably Facilities Management, Digital Solutions services)Experience managing inventory or stores/warehouse operationsKnowledge of inventory control methods (ABC analysis, cycle counting, FSN, EOQ)Familiarity with warehouse safety standards