Head of Contract and Procurement

Job description / Role

Charterhouse is undertaking a search for an internationally recognised multinational company, which offers a range of consumer solutions to its customers across Europe and The Middle East. As a result of their continued growth in the region, our client is in search of an experience Head of Contract and Procurement to lead and manage the MENA region from its Dubai-based office.

The Head of Contract and Procurement will be responsible for leading the contracting and procurement functions of the organization, ensuring that contract and procurement activities are carried out in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures.

This management role will oversee the preparation and negotiation of all contracts and develop contract management strategies and processes, whilst following up on contract lifecycle. The role will require you to identify and manage risk associated with a range of hospitality, catering, travel and tourism contracts and work closely with the legal department based in Europe for any required sign-off or queries.

Additionally, you will provide guidance and training to employees on contract management and related issues, as well as source suppliers and conduct market research to identify new and emerging products, service and technologies with high-added value for the company.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the role will require you to manage calls for tenders/requests for proposals, RFP drafts, publication, vendor selection, terms negotiation and contract signature.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, the candidate will be an experienced Contracts and Procurement professional, who has a successful track-record (minimum of 15 years) as a Contracts or Procurement Manager within an international business environment.

The incumbent will have had exposure to working independently as part of a small team to manage contracts and procurement on a global scale. You will hold a relevant Degree from an international University and be a member of relevant professional bodies.

About the Company

The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.