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Head of Procurement

Discovered MENA
Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Position Overview

Our client is an established, high-growth advanced engineering and technology enterprise backed by the Abu Dhabi ecosystem.

The organization sits at the forefront of large-scale industrial innovation, driving capital-intensive technical projects and next-generation infrastructure development.

We are seeking a visionary

Head Of Strategic Procurement

to direct end-to-end global sourcing, supply chain frameworks, and commercial vendor management.

This is an executive position commanding a highly sophisticated, multi-million-dirham capital expenditure (CapEx) portfolio.

The successful candidate will transition procurement from a transactional function into a high-speed, agile commercial enabler for deep-tech hardware, high-performance digital computing, and advanced engineering assets.

Key Responsibilities

  • **Strategic Global Sourcing:**
  • Architect end-to-end procurement and category management strategies for specialized technical equipment, complex engineering components, advanced machinery, and hyper-scale digital infrastructure.
  • **Commercial & Contractual Leadership:**
  • Lead and structure high-stakes negotiations for multi-million-dollar commercial agreements, complex master service agreements (MSAs), and strategic enterprise-level vendor alliances.
  • **Global Trade & Compliance Oversight:**
  • Establish robust internal governance structures to mitigate risk across international lines, ensuring absolute compliance with cross-border trade, international logistics, and strict export control regulations.
  • **Supply Chain Optimization:**
  • Redesign and modernize the organizational supply chain to drive material speed, cost efficiency, and commercial agility without compromising on rigid regulatory governance.
  • **Executive Advisory:**
  • Partner closely with executive leadership, technical directors, and external stakeholders to align supply chain velocity with broader corporate project timelines and delivery goals.
  • **Team Scaling & Mentorship:**
  • Direct and elevate a high-performing procurement division, instilling a culture of transparency, commercial grit, and continuous skill development.

The Ideal Profile

  • **Industry Experience:**
  • Minimum of 10+ years of progressive procurement leadership sitting within highly sophisticated, asset-heavy, or heavily regulated engineering domains (e.g.,
  • Defense, Aerospace, Technical Industrial Conglomerates, Telecoms, or Specialized Advanced Manufacturing
  • ).
  • **CapEx Portfolio Mastery:**
  • A deeply successful track record managing massive capital expenditure categories and a complex network of global Tier-1 manufacturers.
  • **Regulatory & Trade Acumen:**
  • Clear experience navigating complex international commercial law, dual-use frameworks, global trade compliance barriers, and supply chain risk profiling.
  • **Leadership Stature:**
  • Exceptional boardroom presence with the ability to translate complex procurement constraints into clear strategic options for executive committees.
  • **Education:**
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a Business-related discipline.
  • A Master’s degree or an active MCIPS certification is highly desirable.

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