Head of Procurement – Industrial Manufacturing

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Head of Procurement to lead procurement, warehousing, and logistics activities within an industrial manufacturing environment. The role requires a strong procurement leader with hands‑on experience in industrial sourcing, supplier management, commercial negotiation, materials management, international procurement, and trade operations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities and sourcing strategies for industrial materials, equipment, spare parts, chemicals, consumables, and services.
• Develop and optimize the supplier base to improve cost, quality, delivery, and overall vendor performance.
• Lead commercial negotiations and manage high‑value, critical, and urgent procurement requirements.
• Oversee warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, material handling, inventory control, and issuance.
• Manage international procurement and inbound logistics, including customs and port clearance.
• Oversee customs documentation, duty exemptions, letters of credit, and relevant banking formalities.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and coordinate effectively with operations, engineering, logistics providers, and relevant authorities.
• Monitor market and economic trends that may impact material and service costs.
• Drive continuous improvement across procurement, materials management, and logistics processes.
• Lead, coach, and develop the team while ensuring effective performance management and succession planning.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of overall experience, including at least 5 years in an industrial environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred; commerce, materials/supply management, or business degrees also considered.
• Strong experience in industrial procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier selection, and commercial negotiation.
• Knowledge of international procurement, imports, customs procedures, warehousing, inventory management, and logistics.
• Thorough knowledge of hazardous chemical imports/exports and related customs and banking procedures.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing, petrochemicals, or industrial operations involving hazardous materials is highly preferred.
• Strong leadership, decision‑making, negotiation, and stakeholder‑management capabilities.
• Arabic and English language skills preferred.

Required skills

• Industrial procurement
• Strategic sourcing
• Supplier selection
• Commercial negotiation
• International procurement
• Customs procedures
• Warehousing
• Inventory management
• Logistics
• Hazardous chemical imports/exports
• Banking formalities