Procurement Team Lead

Wood is currently recruiting for a Procurement Team Lead to join its UAE business unit focusing on supervision and guidance of a deployed supply chain project team. This is a full‑time onsite position in Dubai, UAE with travel requirement.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics in accordance with relevant laws.

• Supervise and guide a deployed supply chain project team responsible for all aspects of supply chain management including materials management, warehousing, expediting, procurement, subcontracts, negotiation and reporting.
• Oversee supply chain activities and personnel within the project.
• Understand client head‑contract requirements, incorporate them into supply‑chain strategies, and work with legal/commercial experts to develop commercial agreements.
• Monitor and report progress of procurement activities; update systems, report risks and escalations to project management.
• Ensure compliance with project execution plans, budgets, contractual obligations and project processes.
• Develop and maintain procurement status reports, chair PSR meetings and manage communication with client, engineering and project managers.
• Use Wood Approved Supplier Register and project‑specific registers for supplier evaluation, selection and performance review.
• Promote safe working practices, champion Wood’s values and embed the Financial Management Framework.
• Implement performance management and development plans for the team, deliver savings targets and support business‑plan initiatives.

• Accountable for the successful delivery of all supply‑chain activities for delegated areas.
• Provide guidance and support to reporting personnel and stakeholders on contractual obligations.
• Ensure activities align with schedules and contracted budgets.
• Write and refine processes, procedures and communications.
• Set priorities, assign workloads and review complex supply‑chain tasks.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and enforce corrective actions.
• Maintain statutory and legal compliance and ensure actions are auditable.
• Encourage safe work and safety leadership.
• Act as a role model for Wood’s vision, values and behaviours.
• Embed financial management practices across the business.
• Achieve internal and external in‑year savings targets.
• Support implementation of global, regional and country initiatives.

Internal:
Business Services Manager, Engineering, Construction, Deployed Team Members, Project/Contract Manager, other functional leads/managers.

External:
Key suppliers and client supply‑chain representatives.

• Set team objectives and deliver on them under broad direction.
• Supervise the project supply‑chain team.
• Guide other disciplines through supply‑chain processes.
• Exercise financial authority in line with the defined limits.

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high‑profile clients in Iraq.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Competitive salary with regular reviews.
• Continued professional development plans tailored to individual needs.
• Global connections with industry experts.
• Medical insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care.
• Group life and personal accident insurance.
• Employee share plan with company match.
• Long‑service award recognising loyalty and commitment.

Educated to ISCED Level 6 (bachelor’s degree or equivalent); CIPS qualified or industry‑equivalent certification; record of job‑specific skills training.

• Minimum 10 years in supply‑chain, with proven results and progression to a similar role.
• Detailed understanding of subcontracting and procurement concepts.
• Experience with subcontract and framework agreements, industry subcontract forms.
• Logistics and materials management expertise.
• Proficiency with ERP systems.
• Knowledge of client contract requirements and supply‑chain principles.

• Complex commercial evaluations, negotiations and contract qualification.
• Supplier relationship management.

• Excellent written, oral and presentation communication skills.
• Strong network within and outside the supply‑chain department.
• Positive relationship maintenance with suppliers, clients and colleagues.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Enthusiastic, proactive leadership attitude.

• Work as part of the project management team.
• Identify process and tool improvements and drive change successfully.