Senior Project Buyer Procurement

Summary Of The Role

Senior Project Buyer – Procurement for Industry Leader in Heavy Lifting and Transportation

Working at Dubai, UAE

We are seeking a Senior Project Buyer to join our procurement team. In this role, you will lead sourcing and contracting activities for complex and high-value projects or procurement categories. You will work closely with project teams and suppliers to deliver procurement outcomes aligned with project and category objectives in terms of cost, quality, delivery, risk, and ESG requirements.

This role operates with a high level of autonomy and requires the ability to manage complex procurement activities involving multiple stakeholders and supplier markets.

What You’ll Be Doing

Strategic Sourcing & Contracting

• Lead RFQs/RFPs and sourcing activities for complex project purchases and categories.
• Evaluate supplier proposals across technical, commercial and ESG requirements.
• Conduct negotiations and make supplier recommendations within delegated authority.
• Ensure supplier selection aligns with procurement strategies and governance standards.
• Finalize and manage purchase orders and framework agreements in ERP systems.
  
  
  

• Manage key supplier contracts and monitor supplier performance.
• Maintain accurate contract records and supplier data.
• Track contract milestones, renewals and compliance requirements.
• Resolve supplier issues and escalate critical matters when necessary.
  
  
  

• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, governance standards and legal requirements.
• Maintain complete and auditable procurement documentation.
• Support procurement audits and compliance checks.
  
  
  

• Provide procurement insights and reporting to project stakeholders.
• Analyze spend and supplier performance to identify cost optimization and risk mitigation opportunities.
  
  
  

• Contribute to improvements in procurement processes, tools and best practice.
• Share knowledge and support development within the procurement team.
  
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in procurement or sourcing, preferably in a project-driven or technical environment.
• Proven experience managing complex procurement activities and supplier negotiations.
• Experience working with ERP / procurement systems (e.g., SAP).
• Professional certification such as CIPS is considered an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of source-to-contract procurement processes.
• Advanced negotiation and supplier relationship management.
• Stakeholder management across project teams and business units.
• Contract management and procurement documentation.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple complex procurement activities simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills in English.
  
  
  

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