Procurement Lead – UAEN Only

Job Description

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Manage and lead the vertical of non-technology in CPD globally and execute strategic sourcing initiatives for non tech categories HR services, FM ,Marketing, professional services. Lead with responsibility and accountability for:

• Lead, Mentor and Develop a team of professionals on strategic sourcing
• Assign the new projects / RFPs within the nontechnology procurement team for HR services, Facilities management marketing, professional services.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, cost effectiveness, and reliable service delivery.
• Understand business requirements; ensure CPD function performs to its expected outcome in terms of quality, quantity, vendor / supplier satisfaction, end user satisfaction and bottom-line contribution.
• Resolve stakeholder queries and concern.
• Explore new and innovative ideas for automation, modernizing and simplifying the process along with cost effective and value-added approach.
• Manage the procurement workflow and ensuring the team is issuing purchase orders accordingly
• Optimize the procure to pay process to enhance efficiency

Key Result Areas:

• Ensure adherence to organization procurement policies & ethical standards
• Negotiation skills on non tech projects
• Develop and implement category strategies of assigned non-tech spend areas
• Prepare and present regular reports on procurement metrics, spend analysis and performance.
• Lead and mentor a diverse global procurement team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Provide training and development opportunities to enhance team skills and career growth.
• Set performance goals and KPIs for team members, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Assign responsibilities, manage workload and ensure the team achieves key performance indicators (KPI)
• Lead initiatives to reduce costs, improve accuracy and enhance operational efficiency through releasing purchase orders in a timely manner.
• Develop and Implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for transactional procurement activities.
• Provide wide visibility across the bank of Procurement Policy and Centralized Procurement Department’s role so that the third-party risk is effectively managed;
• Identify areas for automation and process improvement in control and management of third party spend;
• Lending Support to Internal Stakeholders in case of escalation related to Contract disputes whether leading to legal, penal or termination actions;
• In case of the grievance amounts to allegation of fraud and/or corruption, in consultation with VP – Global Procurement & Operations Lead , shall refer the matter to the Head of Fraud Prevention & Intelligence for investigation and resolution in accordance with the policies and procedures established by that Office;
• Compile, verify accuracy and submit reports in accordance with agreed deliverables with VP – Global Procurement & Operations Lead.

Operating Environment, Framework and Boundaries, Working Relationships

• Reporting to VP – Global Procurement & Operations Lead – Centralized Procurement, Corporate Affairs.
• Team work, punctuality, innovation, willingness to take more responsibility.
• Increase of process efficiency, value added service.
• Oversee the supplier selection and evaluation processes as well as the development of suppliers
• Continuous adherence and improvement of process in operational procurement.
• Adherence to Procurement Policy, Bank’s operating process and procedures must maintain confidentiality of banks and vendor’s information, documents, etc.
• Escalation of internal misconduct, breach of code of ethics, confidentiality, etc.

Problem Solving

• Handling of customer complaints concerning the non compliance of with SLAs, TAT.
• Meet the end users and explain the importance of each line of iProc and train the users
• Coordination of user support for eProcurement Systems.
• Identify strategic risks in specific sourcing (internal/ external supply market risks);
• Ability to ensure compliance to Procurement Policies and to find solutions.

Decision Making Authority & Responsibility

• Authority to set team goals, delegate tasks, and make staffing decisions within the procurement team, including hiring, performance evaluations, and professional development opportunities.
• Responsibility for setting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and determining team objectives aligned with overall company procurement goals.
• Authority to recommend or implement procurement process improvements, including digitalization and automation tools, to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs.
• Responsible for managing the end-to-end transactional procurement function, ensuring efficient purchasing processes and compliance with company policies and international regulations.
• Accountable for driving cost reduction initiatives and achieving procurement savings.
• Accountable for team training, mentoring, and fostering a collaborative, results-driven culture within the procurement department.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Business Graduate with preferably Procurement Certifications like CIPS, SPSM etc.;
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience leading procurement function with last 4 years managing a similar position in a service / banking industry.
• Familiar with local market dynamics in particular and regional / international in general.
• Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.
• Strong contract development and negotiations skills including exposure to ERP, B2B Systems, tenders, eAuctions etc.
• Relationship management, people management and networking skills

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2026-04-16 07:14:58