Procurement Section Head

Lead and manage the procurement function for Building Solutions projects, ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and compliant procurement of equipment, materials, subcontractors, and services required for supply and installation projects. The role is responsible for driving procurement strategies, optimizing supplier performance, supporting project execution, and achieving cost-saving objectives while maintaining quality and delivery commitments.

Key Responsibilities

1- Procurement Management

* Lead and supervise the daily activities of the Procurement team.

* Allocate procurement activities among Procurement Specialists based on product categories and project priorities.

* Review and approve sourcing strategies, supplier recommendations, commercial evaluations, and purchase orders within delegated authority.

* Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures.

2- Strategic Sourcing

* Develop sourcing strategies for major equipment, materials, and subcontracted services.

* Identify, qualify, and develop reliable local and international suppliers.

1- Procurement Management

* Lead and supervise the daily activities of the Procurement team.

* Allocate procurement activities among Procurement Specialists based on product categories and project priorities.

* Review and approve sourcing strategies, supplier recommendations, commercial evaluations, and purchase orders within delegated authority.

* Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures.

2- Strategic Sourcing

* Develop sourcing strategies for major equipment, materials, and subcontracted services.

* Identify, qualify, and develop reliable local and international suppliers.

* Lead commercial negotiations for pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and contractual conditions.

* Establish framework agreements and long-term supply contracts to improve cost efficiency and supply continuity.

3-Project Procurement

* Develop procurement plans aligned with project schedules and milestones.

* Ensure the timely procurement of long-lead items to prevent project delays.

* Coordinate procurement activities with Engineering, Sales, Estimation, Project Management, Site Teams, Logistics, Warehouse, and Finance.

* Monitor procurement progress throughout the project lifecycle and proactively resolve supply-related risks.

4- Equipment & Material Procurement - Manage procurement activities for:

* Elevators & Escalators

* HVAC Systems

* Fire Fighting Systems

* Pumps

* Diesel Generators

* Electrical Panels

* Building Automation Systems (BMS)

* Mechanical & Electrical Equipment

* Installation Materials

* Spare Parts

* Project Consumables

5- Subcontractor Management

* Source, evaluate, and recommend qualified installation subcontractors.

* Lead commercial negotiations with subcontractors.

* Monitor subcontractor performance regarding quality, cost, and delivery.

* Ensure subcontract agreements support project requirements and company standards.

Supplier Relationship Management

* Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers.

* Conduct supplier performance evaluations and periodic business reviews.

* Identify alternative sourcing opportunities to reduce procurement risks and improve competitiveness.

6 - Cost Optimization

* Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives across procurement categories.

* Benchmark supplier pricing and market trends.

* Promote value engineering opportunities without compromising quality or project requirements.

* Monitor procurement budgets and purchase price variance.

7 -Team Leadership

* Lead, coach, and develop Procurement Specialists.

* Set performance objectives and monitor team KPIs.

* Foster a high-performance and collaborative procurement culture.

* Identify training and development needs within the procurement team.

Qualifications And Requirements

• 7 to 9 years of procurement experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in Building Solutions, MEP Contractors, EPC Contractors, Electro-Mechanical Contractors, Industrial Equipment Trading, or Turnkey Projects.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration with strong technical procurement experience may also be considered.
• Advanced English
• Microsoft Office - SAP