Head Contracts and Procurement

ManpowerGroup

15-17 Years

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Posted 5 days ago
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Job Description

Head – Contracts & Procurement (EHV Substation EPC)

Location: Dubai, UAE

Reporting To: CEO / COO

Department: Contracts & Procurement

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Head of Contracts & Procurement will lead and oversee the Contracts and Procurement functions for an established Electro-Mechanical EPC contractor executing complex projects across Power Substations, Electrical Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, Pumping Stations, Water & Wastewater, E&I, Infrastructure, and Industrial sectors across the GCC.

The ideal candidate must have strong EPC contractor-side experience with a proven track record in Power Substation and electrical infrastructure projects, including EHV substation environments (132kV and above), major electrical equipment procurement, subcontract management, FIDIC-based contract administration, utility client requirements, and complex EPC project execution.

This role requires a commercially driven leader with substantial experience in EPC contracting environments, particularly within EHV substation and electrical infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

Contracts Management

Lead and manage all contracts and commercial governance activities.
Review, negotiate, draft, and administer client, subcontractor, supplier, and consultancy agreements.
Manage contract administration throughout the project lifecycle, including:
Variations
Claims
Extensions of Time (EOT)
Dispute resolution
Commercial correspondence
Conduct contractual risk reviews and develop mitigation strategies.
Support tendering and estimating teams with contract reviews and commercial risk assessments.
Ensure compliance with FIDIC conditions, contractual obligations, and corporate governance requirements.
Provide contractual guidance to project teams and senior leadership.
Coordinate with legal advisors on complex contractual matters and dispute resolution.

Procurement Management

Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with project and business objectives.
Lead sourcing and procurement activities for:
Major electrical equipment
Long-lead materials
Subcontract packages
Specialist services
Manage supplier prequalification, commercial evaluations, negotiations, and award recommendations.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, manufacturers, and subcontractors.
Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, warranty terms, payment conditions, and commercial agreements.
Monitor procurement performance, supplier KPIs, project delivery, and cost savings initiatives.
Establish framework agreements and strategic sourcing programs.

Commercial Leadership

Lead commercial negotiations with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
Identify contractual, commercial, and financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Support project teams with commercial decision-making and contract interpretation.
Drive continuous improvement, governance, and process optimization across Contracts and Procurement functions.
Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing commercial and procurement teams.

Required Experience

Minimum 15 years experience within EPC contracting environments.
Minimum 10 years in senior Contracts and Procurement leadership roles.
Proven experience managing both Contracts and Procurement functions.
Strong experience within Power Substation or Electrical Infrastructure EPC projects.
Experience working on EHV Substations (132kV and above).
Strong knowledge of EPC project delivery models and commercial frameworks.
Experience with:
FIDIC contract administration
Claims management
Contract negotiations
Subcontract management
Supplier management
Procurement governance
Strong exposure to both pre-contract and post-contract activities.
Experience working with GCC utilities, consultants, and EPC stakeholders.