Head of Procurement - Construction industry

Leads the procurement function in the construction industry, including development and implementation of strategic and operational sourcing, procurement, planning, subcontracting and supply management strategies, and operations processes to ensure the organization attains the best value in the goods and services required to enable achievement of its goals.Responsibilities:• Develop and implement organizational procurement policies and processes to ensure aconsistent and standardized approach across all the Business Units withing the Contracting andServices Divisions.• Manage a centralized budget to ensure that all the procurement activities within thecontracting and services sector are cost effective and efficient.• Lead the research and analysis of market trends and best practice in order to developprocurement technologies and processes that support those trends.• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders/BU Heads to provide strategicinsights on business needs, resolve complex issues and deliver high performance cost,service, and quality outcomes• Conduct business reviews and meet regularly with respective departments to providerecommendations to enhance and implement new/revised policies and procedures based onchanging market conditions. • Identify and manage commercial, contractual, operational, financial, reputational, ethical andsupply chain risks to minimise negative impacts on organizational objectives whileencouraging opportunity and innovation• Lead rigorous contract negotiations with key suppliers and internal stakeholders, legaldepartment, and support groups.• Establish performance standards and evaluation processes to assess and report onprocurement activity in terms of progress, results, customer satisfaction, value, and cost.• Serve as the primary contact for procurement related questions, training, policy and procedureinterpretation and alignment by all departments.• Lead, evolve and continuously review a seamless service level agreement (SLAs) with all BusinessUnits (BU) and specific projects, giving priority to internal cost control and client requireddeliverables.• Develop an annual procurement budget and strategies and report periodically on all agreed KPl's.• Establish long term strategic relationship with original manufacturers and specialistsubcontractors.• Promote a partnering approach with key vendors and assist Estimation Heads on special pricing.• Develop and well-defined vendor management program.• Adopt, promote, and ensure an above-board ethical relationship with all stakeholders withemphasis on strong governance.• Evolve global sourcing strategies, utilize e-procurement to obtain maximum benefits.• Strive and ensure an appropriate and proportionate risk transfers with major suppliers andsubcontractors based on the risks and contract conditions, the respective BUs have with theircustomers.• Develop and manage strong relationship with all our principals.• Evolve with BU Heads, operation managers and warehouse managers, the strategy of inventorylevels and controls appropriate to our business plans.• Implement digital inventory management systems and automation tools (e.g., ERP, e-procurement, warehouse automation) to enhance transparency, traceability, and data-driven decision-making across all locations and project sites.Desired Experience: • Outstanding team building and leadership skills .• Master's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field. BasicEngineering degree in Electrical or Mechanical discipline is highly desired.• 12 + years of experience within construction and Contracting Industry with hands onexperience in managing multiple business units in a large size corporation.• 6 years of experience in a Managerial/ Head role .• Results-oriented, metrics-driven leader with expertise in purchasing, supplier collaboration,development, and compliance.• Experience with sourcing and procurement and building a vendor program• Solid analytical and negotiation skills .• Proven track records in global relationship with major suppliers/specialist subcontractors