Head of Procurement at We One
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Dec, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Sep, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Industry

Transportation & Logistics

Description


Key Accountabilities:

  1. Develop and implement WeOne’s procurement strategy aligned with DP World governance and transformation priorities.
  2. Lead category management across major spend areas to drive savings, improve service levels, and optimize total cost of ownership.
  3. Oversee procurement operations, ensuring timely sourcing, purchase order execution, and contract adherence across all units supported by WeOne.
  4. Implement supplier management frameworks, including performance metrics, SLAs, and ongoing vendor audits.
  5. Drive procurement governance, ensuring full compliance with DP World policies, ESG requirements, audit controls, and ethical standards.
  6. Lead procurement digitalization initiatives, including e-sourcing, automated workflows, analytics dashboards, and process standardization.
  7. Identify and deliver annual cost savings, process efficiencies, and value‑added initiatives across the procurement lifecycle.
  8. Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements, consolidate demand, and implement strategic sourcing plans.
  9. Lead contract negotiations ensuring optimal terms, risk mitigation, and commercial advantage for DP World.
  10. Develop and maintain procurement policies, SOPs, and best practices to support continuous improvement.
  11. Provide leadership and coaching to the procurement team, fostering capability development, accountability, and performance culture.
  12. Represent WeOne Procurement in internal committees, audits, compliance reviews, and strategic planning forums.
  13. Oversee Central Stores operations including stock planning, replenishment, warehouse layout, and materials dispatch.
  14. Ensure accurate inventory management through cycle counts, stock audits, and system accuracy controls.
  15. Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for warehousing, storage, receiving, issuing, and safety compliance.
  16. Optimize stores processes to reduce carrying costs, improve service levels, and ensure material readiness for supported business units.


Education, Experience & Skills:

  • Essential Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or related fieldDesirable Qualification: Master’s degree (MBA preferred), Professional certification: CIPS, CPSM, CSCP, PMPWork Experience:10 years of experience in procurement/supply chain, Minimum 5 years in a leadership role
  • Proven track record in strategic sourcing, category management, and cost optimization
  • Experience in large-scale, multi‑entity procurement environments (preferably Facilities Management, Digital Solutions services)
  • Experience managing inventory or stores/warehouse operations
  • Knowledge of inventory control methods (ABC analysis, cycle counting, FSN, EOQ)
  • Familiarity with warehouse safety standards

Requirements added by the job poster

• Bachelor's Degree

Responsibilities
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