Director, Procurement
- Dubai
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business objectives, including but not limited to food and beverage, operating supplies and equipment, professional services, IT, marketing and operational services.
- Build and maintain supplier relationships strategies, ensuring best in class commercials and terms, and monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
- Lead the sourcing process for major contracts and purchases, supported by the Procurement Category Managers, leveraging market intelligence to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate supply chain risks.
- Oversee the contract lifecycle management process, including contract drafting, review, renewal and approval, while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Continuously review and optimize procurement processes and procedures to drive efficiency, streamline workflows, and enhance internal controls.
- Promote supplier diversity initiatives and foster partnerships with diverse suppliers to support corporate social responsibility goals and enhance supplier innovation and competitiveness.
- Identify opportunities to streamline and integrate procurement processes with broader supply chain functions, driving efficiency and enhancing visibility across supply chains.
- Develop and execute cost reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, process optimization, and demand management strategies.
- Implement robust reporting mechanisms, via Coupa and other digital tools, to track key performance indicators, monitor procurement metrics, and provide insights to senior management for informed decision-making.
- Identify opportunities to leverage technology and digitization to streamline procurement processes, enhance transparency, and drive automation.
- Work collaboratively with Kerzner and ICD group companies to leverage Procurement opportunities and optimized commercial arrangements
- Collaborate with IT and cross-functional teams to evaluate, select, and implement procurement system enhancements that support operational efficiency, data integrity, and user experience - including continuous development of the Procurement system, Coupa.
- Provide leadership and guidance to the procurement team, fostering a culture of empowerment, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning and development.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, including senior leadership, department heads, and end-users, to understand their needs, priorities, and expectations.
- Ensure full compliance with Kerzner and ICD Procurement policy and governance, supporting internal and external audit requirements
- Min. Bachelors Degree educated in Business and Finance or related subject.
- Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in procurement, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the hospitality industry.
- Strong understanding of category management principles
- Proficiency in strategic sourcing methodologies, and contract negotiation techniques.
- Experience of managing large teams
- Proven change execution
- Proficiency in developing and implementing standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with internal and Group policies and external regulations.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Proven Procurement transformation track record
- Charter Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) designation preferred.
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