Procurement Director

Procurement Director – Dubai ONLY CANDIDATES WITH EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING INDUSTRIES WILL BE CONSIDERED: Oil and Gas Energy Telecommunications Construction Great Opportunity to join this company at a crucial time to take the procurement function to the next level in this new role as Procurement Director reporting in to the board. You will be looking for an opportunity to create a world class procurement function and will be able to set a vision, engage with stakeholders and then deliver through implementation. This business is about to embark on a dramatic expansion phase, the role will therefore represent a fantastic opportunity for career development.The Procurement Director will be responsible for managing the Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Logistics and Operational Planning functions across people, processes and technology. The Procurement Director will play a key part in the current and continued success of the procurement function.Key Responsibilities: Assess the current structure and set the strategic direction for all procurement activity in line with key business objectives.Manage strategic and operational activity to exceed key performance targets in line with group standards.Work with the commercial team to reduce contract/supplier risk.Develop a strategic global sourcing and supply chain programme.Establish category objectives, sourcing strategies and supplier objectives that support the business plan to ensure a best in class supply chain performance.Ensure that all procurement staff are motivated and developed.To be considered you will be a senior procurement leader with a broad supply chain background able to set strategy, influence and deliver. Experience of Middle East Procurement is a must.About The Company In November 2010, GCC specialist recruiter, i Q selection came together with global professional recruitment consultancy Morgan Mc Kinley, under the name Morgan Mc Kinley. With 24 offices globally, Morgan Mc Kinley connects specialist talent with leading employers across multiple industries and disciplines. We work very closely with international corporates, top investment banks and local SMEs to provide those looking for their next career move with the best job opportunities.From our Dubai office, we provide specialist recruitment expertise spanning Financial Services & Finance; Sales, Marketing & Support; and Technical sectors throughout the GCC region, with dedicated consultants delivering focused sector and local knowledge. In addition, we are fully committed to promoting the government’s Emiratisation policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr