Head of Procurement & Contracts

Charterhouse is working with a highly regarded and established private government company. The client is looking to hire a Head of Procurement and Contracts (UAE National) to join their team in Dubai.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies, identify potential suppliers, negotiate and draft contracts and oversee the contract lifecycle whilst continuously reviewing procurement processes and managing budgets.
• This role will mitigate any risk associated with procurement activities, ensuring compliance with regulations and relevant laws.
• In addition, this role will also liaise with stakeholders and senior management and address any conflicts or disputes with vendors.
• The Head of Procurement will be responsible for managing and guiding the procurement team.

Requirements of Head of Procurement and Contracts

• Bachelors degree.
• Minimum:10 years of relevant work experience. Experience of working with a government entity would be highly desirable.
• This role is for UAE Nationals only.

Skills and Abilities Desired

• Good communication skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Fluency in Arabic is advantageous.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Proactive and skilled.
• Analytical as well as process oriented.
• The ideal candidate will have a can-do approach and professional outlook with the ability to remain calm and focused when under pressure.

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