Senior Procurement Director – Executive Leadership Position
Abu Dhabi, UAE
AED 100,000+ per month + Bonus & Executive Benefits
To apply, please contact Adam at a.venting@bramwith.com
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.
Please note that eligibility for this position is restricted to UAE Nationals.
This is a highly strategic executive appointment requiring significant procurement leadership experience gained within heavy industry, energy, utilities, oil & gas, infrastructure or a similarly complex, asset-intensive environment.
The successful individual will take ownership of a broad procurement portfolio, shaping procurement strategy, 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, complex organisation.
You will ideally bring:
- 15+ years of procurement / supply chain experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity.
- Significant procurement leadership experience within heavy industry, energy, utilities, oil & gas, infrastructure or another relevant asset-intensive sector.
- Significant experience developing and executing procurement strategies across complex organisations.
- 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.
This is an excellent opportunity to take on a senior executive procurement leadership role with significant influence over commercial strategy and organisational performance.
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Adam at a.venting@bramwith.com