Job Description

Role Reports to: Senior Manager Terminal Procurement

Overall Job Purpose:

As Procurement Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing procurement strategies across terminal and port services in the Middle East region. This role requires strong commercial acumen, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders to deliver cost efficiencies, supplier innovation, and sustainable sourcing outcomes.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Market Intelligence

• Develop and implement procurement strategies and playbooks for terminal and port services, leveraging supplier market intelligence and scenario planning to anticipate risks and opportunities.
• Translate market insights into actionable strategies that support regional and global objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing data-backed recommendations to guide sourcing and supplier decisions.

Supplier Management & Performance

• Build and manage long-term supplier relationships with a focus on cost efficiency, service excellence, and joint value creation.
• Lead competitive supplier selection based on total cost of ownership (TCO), quality, and sustainability.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and structured review processes to ensure consistent delivery of service and quality standards.
• Embed ESG and sustainability principles into supplier evaluation and selection.

Commercial Execution

• Lead tenders, negotiations, and contract management, ensuring compliance with procurement governance and alignment with business requirements.
• Deliver measurable cost reduction and service quality improvements, supported by robust financial analysis and reporting.
• Ensure contract compliance and mitigate risks through effective governance and escalation management.

Analytics & Reporting

• Use advanced analytics and data-driven insights to identify opportunities, optimize sourcing decisions, and track savings performance.
• Provide accurate forecasts, budgets, and cost reporting to regional and global leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement systems, processes, and reporting transparency.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Skills

Education & Professional Background

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Logistics, Economics, or related field (Master's preferred).
• Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, APICS, or equivalent) are an advantage.
• 6-10 years of progressive procurement experience, preferably in shipping, ports, terminals, or logistics.
• Demonstrated experience in category management, supplier performance management, and contract negotiations at regional or global level.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of total cost of ownership (TCO), procurement best practices, and category strategy development.
• Proven ability to use analytics, data modelling, and market intelligence tools to support decision-making.
• Proficiency in procurement systems (e.g., Coupa, SAP Ariba, or similar) and advanced Excel/BI tools for reporting and analysis.
• Familiarity with ESG frameworks and ability to embed sustainability into sourcing decisions.
• Solid understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting in a procurement context.

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate market dynamics and apply scenario planning to sourcing strategies.
• Strong negotiator with a track record of achieving cost savings while maintaining service quality.
• Influential communicator capable of engaging and aligning senior stakeholders across regions and functions.
• Analytical and data-driven, able to convert complex data into clear business insights and recommendations.
• Resilient and adaptable, with ability to manage ambiguity, shifting priorities, and complex supplier landscapes.
• Collaborative and relationship-oriented, fostering strong supplier partnerships and internal cross-functional alignment.
• High integrity and strong governance mindset, ensuring compliance with policies and ethical sourcing practices