Corporate Procurement Manager – UAE, Dubai with international expertise

We are looking for a Corporate Procurement Manager who will lead procurement strategy, governance, and operational excellence across construction and infrastructure projects throughout the Middle East.

This role is responsible for driving regional procurement performance, supporting project delivery teams, strengthening supplier and subcontractor relationships, and ensuring procurement activities align with business objectives, governance requirements, and project execution needs.

In this leadership role, you will work closely with project teams, engineering, commercial, tender, and operational functions while developing a high-performing procurement organization that supports large-scale construction and infrastructure projects across the region.

Your Contribution

Procurement Strategy & Governance

• Implement and continuously improve the regional procurement framework

• Ensure procurement activities are conducted with the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and compliance

• Ensure alignment with procurement policies, contractual requirements, governance standards, and internal procedures

Digital Procurement Systems

• Support and drive the effective use of digital procurement platforms and related systems

• Lead system improvements, integration initiatives, and process optimization activities

• Standardize procurement workflows, approval processes, templates, and reporting structures

• Train project teams and promote consistent adoption of procurement systems across business units

Project Support & Operations Integration

• Coordinate regular project reviews to monitor procurement performance and progress

• Facilitate procurement planning sessions and risk review meetings

• Ensure procurement schedules remain aligned with project programs and critical path activities

• Act as a key link between Operations, Engineering, Tender, Commercial, and Shared Services functions

Sourcing, Tendering & Negotiation

• Develop sourcing strategies for high-value and strategic procurement packages

• Lead competitive tendering processes, commercial evaluations, and negotiations

• Ensure procurement decisions achieve optimal value in terms of cost, delivery, quality, warranties, and contractual protection

Supplier & Subcontractor Management

• Establish and manage framework agreements with key suppliers and subcontractors

• Coordinate with global procurement stakeholders to maximize procurement leverage and sourcing opportunities

• Identify and implement strategic procurement opportunities for commonly used construction materials and equipment

• Develop, maintain, and evaluate supplier databases covering prequalification, performance, and risk management

• Organize supplier engagement initiatives and capability development workshops

• Monitor market conditions, cost trends, inflation impacts, and supply chain risks across the region

Reporting & Performance Management

• Prepare and oversee procurement reporting and performance dashboards

• Monitor procurement progress, savings opportunities, risks, delays, and supplier performance

• Present procurement performance insights and recommendations to senior management

Team Leadership & Development

• Develop and strengthen procurement capabilities across the region

• Define team structures, role responsibilities, skills development plans, and succession strategies

• Establish performance objectives and KPIs for procurement personnel

• Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching sessions, and professional development activities

• Promote a culture of collaboration, transparency, accountability, and service excellence

• Encourage strong cross-functional cooperation between procurement, engineering, commercial, tender, and operations teams

Your Profile

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or a related discipline

• An engineering background, particularly in Civil, Structural, Architectural, or Construction-related disciplines, is strongly preferred

Experience

• Minimum 20 years of procurement experience within construction, engineering, EPC, or infrastructure project environments

• Proven experience in a senior or corporate procurement leadership role

• Extensive exposure to large-scale construction projects, multinational suppliers, and subcontractor management

• Middle East experience is mandatory, with a strong understanding of regional supply chains, procurement practices, and market dynamics

Technical & Professional Expertise

• Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement routes, and commercial terms

• Proven expertise in negotiation, supplier management, strategic sourcing, and cost control

• Knowledge of FIDIC-based contracts and regional construction practices

• Strong understanding of procurement requirements within construction and infrastructure project environments

Skills & Leadership

• Strong leadership and team development capabilities

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

• Strategic thinker with a practical and results-oriented approach

• Strong analytical, commercial, and problem-solving abilities

What We Offer

You will join a regional leadership environment supporting major construction and infrastructure projects across the Middle East.

The role offers the opportunity to influence procurement strategy, strengthen regional supply chain performance, and lead procurement excellence across complex project environments.

In addition to a competitive salary package, you will have the opportunity to work closely with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to strategic business objectives, and play a key role in the continued development of procurement operations across the region.

About Cabo Norte Professionals

Cabo Norte Professionals is a team of highly driven recruitment experts based in Belgium with 20 years of in-house recruitment expertise in Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, France, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australia.

It’s our talent to find yours! We recruit candidates for our clients’ companies as if they were our own. We share our passion for their business with you. We get you inspired. Tell you all about their story and vision, and your possible future role herein. We make it personal, tailored to your ambition and expectations. After all, you are not looking for a job, but a career offering possibilities, perspective and growth. We are here to pave your way to success.

Our clients are important players in their industry and niche, operating in the BENELUX area, France or internationally, active in Architecture, Construction & Civil Engineering, Digital Engineering & Virtual Reality, Real Estate & Development, Digital Engineering & Virtual Reality, Energy, Health, Safety & Environment, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Industry