Procurement Director

Procurement Director – Civil & Infrastructure Location: Dubai, UAE – Head Office Based Company: Leading UAE Civil & Infrastructure Contractor Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: AED 75,000 monthly package (depending on experience) About the Company: Our client is a leading UAE Civil & Infrastructure Contractor with an established track record of delivering major engineering and infrastructure projects across the region. They are looking to appoint a Procurement Director to lead the procurement function across the business from their head office in Dubai. Position Overview: The Procurement Director will oversee procurement across all projects, covering materials, plant and subcontract packages. This role will lead the procurement department, ensuring purchasing activities support project programmes, commercial objectives and operational requirements. Working closely with senior management, commercial and project delivery teams, you will develop procurement strategy, manage key supplier and subcontractor relationships, and oversee negotiations for major procurement packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Strategy: Develop and implement procurement strategies across the business, aligning purchasing activities with project requirements, budgets and delivery programmes.
• Department Leadership: Lead and manage the procurement department, setting priorities, allocating resources and supporting team performance across multiple projects.
• Materials, Plant & Subcontract Procurement: Oversee the sourcing, tendering, evaluation and procurement of materials, plant and subcontract packages.
• Supplier & Subcontractor Management: Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors, assessing capability, capacity and performance.
• Commercial Negotiations: Lead negotiations on pricing, payment terms and supply agreements, securing commercially competitive arrangements that meet project requirements.
• Project Coordination: Work closely with commercial, engineering and project teams to plan procurement requirements, manage long-lead items and resolve supply issues.
• Procurement Controls & Reporting: Oversee procurement procedures, approval processes and reporting, maintaining visibility of commitments, savings and supply chain risks. Requirements & Experience:
• Established experience at Procurement Director or Senior Procurement Manager level within the construction industry.
• Previous experience leading and overseeing a procurement department is essential.
• GCC construction experience is essential; UAE experience is preferred.
• Proven procurement experience supporting large-scale construction projects is essential.
• Civil and infrastructure contractor experience is highly preferred; candidates from comparable construction backgrounds will also be considered.
• Experience overseeing procurement across materials, plant and subcontract packages.
• Strong commercial negotiation, supplier management and procurement planning skills.
• Ability to lead a department and work effectively with senior management and project teams across the business.