Deputy Procurement Management Head

JOB SUMMARY:

The role will lead both Non-Technical and Construction Procurement, with key accountabilities in procurement strategy and governance, end-to-end sourcing and contract management, supplier and contractor management, cost optimization, risk and compliance, and team leadership. The focus is on building a scalable procurement function that supports business growth and project delivery.

Strategic Procurement Leadership

1. Develop and implement a group-wide procurement strategy aligned with the conglomerate's business objectives and growth plans.
2. Lead category management initiatives for construction materials, contractors, professional services, hospitality supplies, facilities management, technology and other indirect spend categories.
3. Establish procurement policies, standards, and operating procedures applicable across all business units.
4. Drive procurement transformation initiatives, including process standardization, digitalization and analytics-based decision-making.

Sourcing, Cost Optimization & Supplier Management

1. Deliver measurable cost savings, cost avoidance, and value-creation initiatives while maintaining quality and service standards.
2. Develop and maintain a robust supplier base and strategic vendor partnerships.
3. Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards and periodic business reviews.
4. Identify and mitigate supply, commercial, and operational risks across the procurement portfolio.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

1. Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, delegated authorities, contractual obligations and applicable laws and regulations.
2. Strengthen internal controls, segregation of duties, and audit readiness across procurement operations.
3. Oversee contract governance and ensure proper documentation, approvals and records management.
4. Support enterprise risk management initiatives related to supplier concentration, market volatility and business continuity.

Shared Services Operations

1. Manage centralized procurement operations supporting multiple business units and project sites.
2. Drive service-level performance, turnaround times and stakeholder satisfaction.
3. Optimize procurement workflows, approval processes, and procurement systems
4. Coordinate with finance, legal, project management, engineering, property management, and hotel operations teams to ensure seamless execution.

People Leadership

1. Lead, coach, and develop the procurement organization, including category, sourcing and operations teams.
2. Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer service.
3. Drive succession planning, capability building, and procurement competency development.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance or a related field.
• Master's degree or relevant professional certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, CSCP) is an advantage.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive procurement experience, including significant leadership responsibility.
• Strong background in procurement and project-related sourcing.
• Experience supporting construction, real estate/property development and/or hospitality operations is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing a shared services or centralized procurement organization.
• Experience leading strategic sourcing, major contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management.

Technical Competencies

• Category management and strategic sourcing
• Contract negotiation and commercial management
• Construction materials and subcontract procurement
• ERP system
• Procurement analytics and reporting
• Risk management and internal controls
• Budget management and financial acumen

Leadership & Organizational Fit

• Strategic thinker with strong business partnering capability
• High integrity and sound judgment
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to lead across diverse business units and stakeholder groups
• Results-oriented, data-driven, and operationally disciplined
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills
• Collaborative leadership style with a strong service mindset
• Service-oriented mindset
• Collaborative