Procurement Manager

About the role

This Procurement Manager position sits within the Division of Administration and Finance and covers the full procure-to-pay cycle, from purchase requisition review through sourcing, contracting, vendor management and reporting. It also includes supervising Supply Chain Officers and Procurement Specialists.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the purchase requisition review process in Oracle Fusion ERP, including sourcing pathways and required approvals, and prepare and issue purchase orders and change orders within approval limits and budget controls.
• Lead competitive sourcing (quotations, bids and RFPs) and ensure justification for sole-source or emergency purchases; administer supplier agreements and track renewals and performance reviews.
• Coordinate vendor onboarding and records with Finance and Accounts Payable, including due diligence, sanctions screening and anti-bribery certifications.
• Enforce procurement policies such as segregation of duties and approval limits, and maintain auditable procurement files for internal and external audits.
• Produce regular reports on procurement activity, cycle times, spend and compliance exceptions.
• Supervise and train team members, and recommend improvements to service quality, transparency and cycle times.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Management or a related field; a Master's degree (MBA or similar) is preferred.
• Five years of procurement, strategic sourcing or supply chain experience, including competitive bidding and vendor contracts; seven or more years of leadership in higher education, non-profit or complex enterprise settings is preferred.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic fluency for local communication.

Required skills

• Deep knowledge of enterprise procurement workflows in Oracle Fusion ERP.
• Contract lifecycle management, competitive sourcing, risk mitigation and compliance screening.
• Negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong documentation discipline.
• Professional procurement certification (e.g. CIPS, CPSM, CPP) is highly preferred.