Senior Procurement Manager

Job description

About the job Senior Procurement Manager Job Description – Senior Procurement Manager

Location: Dubai, UAE
Reporting To: CPO

Purpose of the Role

Responsible for managing procurement for engineering, equipment and construction packages during the project execution cycle, including preparing bid documentation, managing vendor communication, evaluating proposals, and supporting award recommendations for mining processing plant packages.

Key Responsibilities

1. Procurement & Sourcing

• Identify and evaluate suppliers for mining equipment, spare parts, consumables, and services.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs), Requests for Proposal (RFPs), and purchase orders.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery terms to achieve cost savings and value optimization.

2. Project Support

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and site teams to understand material and equipment requirements.
• Ensure timely procurement to support project schedules and avoid operational delays.
• Track and expedite orders to meet critical project milestones.

3. Supplier Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local and international vendors.
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery, and compliance.
• Conduct supplier audits and evaluations to ensure reliability and sustainability.

4. Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure adherence to company procurement policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, contracts, and supplier communications.
• Support internal and external audits with required documentation.

5. Cost & Risk Management

• Analyze market trends and pricing to forecast procurement budgets.
• Identify risks in the supply chain and propose mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to cost‑reduction initiatives while ensuring safe and reliable execution.

Required Experience

• 8–12 years of procurement experience.
• Minimum 6–8 years in mining EPC / metals / mineral processing plants.
• Experience with processing equipment and construction packages.
• Ability to manage a global vendor base.
• Strong understanding of the RFP cycle, bid evaluation, and contracting.

Preferred Background

• Experience working with EPC contractors or mine owners.
• Gold / Base Metals processing plant experience.
• Africa project background highly preferred.

Education

• Engineering or Supply Chain background.
• Certifications in Procurement are an added advantage.

Type of Role

• Full-time or interim / project contractual.
• Immediate availability preferred.