Procurement Lead – Infrastructure, Mining & Oil & Gas; Hindi Speaker

Black Pearl Consult is looking for an experienced Procurement Lead - Infrastructure, Mining & Oil & Gas (Hindi Speaker) to support major projects across Africa. This opportunity is ideal for a commercially driven procurement professional with strong experience in African markets, an established supplier network, and a proven track record in managing procurement and sourcing activities across complex project environments.

The successful candidate will bring expertise in developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, negotiating commercial agreements, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of materials, equipment, and services. Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills, and the ability to navigate challenging, fast-paced project environments are essential for success in this role.

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities, from sourcing and tendering through negotiation, contract award, delivery, and supplier performance management.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with project requirements, budgets, timelines, and business objectives.
• Source and evaluate local and international suppliers, contractors, and service providers across infrastructure, mining, and oil andgas sectors.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules,service-level agreements, and contractual conditions to achieve optimalcommercial outcomes.
• Manage procurement of construction materials, heavy equipment, machinery, spare parts, technical components, and project-related services.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and strategic business partners across
  
  African markets.
• Oversee requests for quotations (RFQs), requests for proposals (RFPs), tender evaluations, purchase orders, and contractdocumentation.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery timelines,quality standards, and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, mitigate supply chain risks, and ensure continuity of supply for critical project requirements.
• Collaborate closely with project management,engineering, operations, finance, logistics, and site teams to forecastprocurement needs and resolve supply issues.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, applicable local regulations, import/export requirements, and relevant industry standards.
• Assess supplier capabilities, conduct due diligence,and maintain appropriate procurement records and reporting.
• Monitor market trends, commodity prices, supplieravailability, and logistics challenges affecting procurement across Africancountries.
• Provide regular updates on procurement performance,cost analysis, savings, supplier risks, and delivery status to senior management.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management,Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of procurement experience
  ,preferably within infrastructure, mining, oil and gas, construction, or otherlarge-scale project environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing procurement activities for projects or operations in African countries
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• Strong knowledge of local and international sourcing,supplier evaluation, commercial negotiations, and contract management.
• Experience procuring technical equipment, construction materials, machinery, spare parts, or project-related services.
• Established supplier relationships and a strong understanding of procurement and logistics challenges within African markets.
• Fluency in Hindi and English is essential.

Dubai