Corporate Procurement Manager - Middle East

Requirements

• 20+ years of procurement experience within the combined design, construction, EPC, or infrastructure sector
• Experience in a senior or corporate procurement leadership role
• Strong exposure to large-scale projects, multinational suppliers, and subcontracting environments
• Technical & Professional Skills
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement routes, and commercial terms
• Proven expertise in negotiation, supplier management, and cost control
• Knowledge of FIDIC-based contracts and regional construction practices
• A career at BESIX is a lot more than just a job, it's about being part of our changing and innovative world. Your skills, ambition and passion will contribute to the development of our different businesses and allow us to succeed in the challenges of the coming years.
• We are looking for different kinds of personalities, mindsets, backgrounds and genders to build the iconic and sustainable projects of tomorrow.
• Are you ready to make an impact and leave a positive legacy for years to come? If you are passionate about our purpose to Excel in creating sustainable solutions for a better world, come and join our caring BESIX family. Together we will co-create our future.
• Working at BESIX brings a lot of great benefits including:
• Career development programs that serve not only to ensure that you are constantly learning and improving but also that give you the possibility to expand your career horizon
• A dynamic, creative and safe

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What You'll Drive Procurement Strategy & Governance Implement and continuously refine the centralized procurement framework across the region. Maintain the highest ethical standards and ensure procurement integrity in all dealings. Ensure compliance with BESIX procurement policies, contractual standards, and governance rules. Digital Procurement Systems Work within digital procurement platforms and lead further system enhancements and integration (Felix or other / Candy / 4PS). Standardize workflows, approval systems, templates, and reporting. Train project teams and ensure full adoption across all business units. Project Support & Operations Integration Manage weekly project visits by proc. team to review procurement status with project teams. Facilitate procurement planning sessions and risk reviews. Ensure procurement schedules are aligned with overall project programs and critical path activities. Act as a bridge between site operations, Tender, Engineering, Commercial, as part of Shared Services. Sourcing, Tendering & Negotiation Lead sourcing strategies for high-value and strategic packages. Conduct competitive bidding, commercial evaluations, and final negotiations. Ensure best-value procurement with optimal pricing, warranties, delivery schedules, and contractual protection. Framework Agreements & Brussels Coordination Set up framework agreements with key vendors and subcontractors. Align with Brussels Procurement for global procurement leverage. Identify and implement bulk procurement opportunities (e.g., rebar, steel, MEP materials). Vendor Management & Supplier Relations Develop, maintain, and score the vendor database for prequalification, performance, and risk. Organize supplier engagement events and capability workshops. Monitor regional market trends, cost inflation, and supply chain risks. Reporting & Dashboards Prepare the monthly procurement dashboard for each project. Track procurement progress, risks, savings, delays, and supplier performance. Present regional procurement insights to management every month. HR & People Leadership Responsibilities Team Development Develop and expand a capable procurement team for Middle East. Define job roles, skills matrix, and succession plan. Staff KPIs & Performance Set clear KPIs for all procurement staff. Hold weekly check-in meetings to track progress, bottlenecks, and development needs. Conduct annual and mid-year performance evaluations. Coach and mentor team members to grow procurement maturity and professionalism. Shared Services Culture Embed Shared Services values of collaboration, transparency, and service excellence. Promote cross-functional teamwork with TEC, DED/BED, COM, and Operations. You're a Great Fit If You Have Education Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain, Procurement, or Business

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