UAE - Procurement Manager

#WeAreAverdaAbout UsAverda is the leading waste management and recycling company in the emerging world, operating in India and across the Middle East and Africa. The company provides a broad and specialized range of services to over 60,000 clients - large and small - across private and public sectors. These include the municipal authorities of major cities and household names in a wide range of sectors including oil & gas, automotive, retail and hospitality.Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Dubai, Averda increasingly focuses on providing sustainable solutions which extract value from waste, reducing use of the planet’s limited natural resources and driving the circular economy. The company’s portfolio of services range from collecting bins and cleaning city streets to sorting, composting, recycling and disposing of household waste as well as safely managing highly-regulated hazardous waste streams including medical waste and dangerous chemicals. Recent investments have further developed the company’s waste treatment capabilities, with the goal of providing circular recovery options in all markets.The company currently employs over 9,000 people worldwide, helping to provide secure employment amongst the communities it serves. Protection of environmental and human health is the company’s highest priority, and it operates in full compliance with international standards for quality control wherever it operates, currently: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Morocco, South Africa, and India.Our MissionTo treat, recover and recycle more than 80% of the waste that flows through our fleet and facilities using innovative sustainable solutions that satisfy our customers’ needs.For over 30 years, we’ve taken pride in keeping cities, communities, and the environment clean and sanitary. But today we go far beyond just cleaning. We provide a full end-to-end service for our clients across developing and emerging economies who, like us, care about what happens to their waste. Together, we find solutions which recover or unlock the value in materials others call ‘waste’. We use the latest technology and our best creative minds to solve environmental problems and ensure we leave a cleaner and more sustainable world for our children.Our ValuesDeliver. Care. InspireOur values remain the same as the day we were founded - deliver, care and inspire. We deliver for our clients. We care for our planet and our people. We inspire others through our actions.Our VisionOur world without waste.We share a vision of a world where materials are not merely discarded, but are reused, recycled, and recovered. A world without waste.Role SummaryWe are looking for a dynamic Procurement Manager to lead the end-to-end procurement process across all spend categories, ensuring value delivery, compliance, and operational excellence for our UAE business. This role serves as a strategic business partner to internal stakeholders and is responsible for sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, and performance optimization. You will manage key supplier relationships, identify cost-saving opportunities, and proactively mitigate procurement risks.Key ResponsibilitiesEnsure compliance with purchase requisitions and PO processesLead supplier relationship management and performance evaluationsOversee the full procurement cycle, including expediting and trackingDrive cost savings and value optimization initiativesManage sourcing activities and ensure RFQ/RFI complianceDevelop and mentor procurement team membersUphold HSE compliance and mitigate procurement-related risksQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related fieldCIPS Diploma or equivalent (preferred)ExperienceMinimum of 10 years of business experience in procurementSkills and KnowledgeStrong understanding of the complete procurement lifecycleProven negotiation skills with suppliers across various levelsCustomer-focused with the ability to build strong internal and external relationshipsEffective team leadership, with a results-driven and positive mindsetHighly organized, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlinesAdaptable and flexible in a fast-paced environmentFluency in English (written and spoken) is requiredProficiency in spoken Arabic is mandatoryTechnical CompetenciesProficient in Microsoft Office applicationsExperience with Oracle or Sage is an advantageIf you think you have what it takes to make the world a cleaner place, if you can see value where others see waste and if you aren’t afraid of a challenge, why not start your journey with us today.Averda welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, actively promotes diversity in the workforce, and is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives.ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED*