Director – Procurement & Contracts

Role Overview

Director – Procurement & Contracts

Strategic Contracts & Commercial Management

• Develop and implement the overall contracts and procurement strategy.
• Establish standardized contract frameworks, governance, and risk management processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable construction regulations and industry standards, including FIDIC contracts.

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Lead the end-to-end procurement process, including demand planning, tendering, supplier evaluation, and contract award.
• Drive strategic sourcing, value engineering, cost optimization, and total cost of ownership initiatives.
• Build and manage strategic relationships with contractors, consultants, and key suppliers.
• Develop and maintain an approved vendor management program.

Contract Administration

• Oversee contract execution, variation orders, claims management, dispute resolution, and final account settlements.
• Implement effective contract administration and digital contract management systems.
• Monitor contractual obligations, compliance, and project milestones.

Commercial Risk & Governance

• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Maintain contract risk registers and implement early warning mechanisms.
• Lead negotiations and manage complex contractual disputes in coordination with legal advisors.

Leadership

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing Procurement & Contracts team.
• Establish KPIs focused on procurement efficiency, cost savings, contract compliance, supplier performance, and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in

Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Law, Business Administration

• , or a related field.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as

CIPS, RICS, or PMP

Experience

• **25+ years**
• of experience in Procurement & Contracts within
• real estate, construction, or infrastructure
• .
• Minimum
• 10 years
• in a senior leadership role managing large-scale commercial contracts and procurement.
• Proven expertise in negotiating high-value contracts and managing commercial risk.

Key Skills

• Strong knowledge of
• FIDIC contracts
• , contract law, and procurement best practices.
• Expertise in commercial negotiations, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and contract administration.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Strong analytical, commercial, risk management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Results-driven with a focus on cost optimization, compliance, and successful project delivery.