Job description
Black Pearl Consult is looking for an experienced Procurement Lead - Infrastructure, Mining & Oil & Gas (Hindi Speaker) to support major projects across Africa. This opportunity is ideal for a commercially driven procurement professional with strong experience in African markets, an established supplier network, and a proven track record in managing procurement and sourcing activities across complex project environments.
The successful candidate will bring expertise in developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, negotiating commercial agreements, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of materials, equipment, and services. Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills, and the ability to navigate challenging, fast-paced project environments are essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end procurement activities, from sourcing and tendering through negotiation, contract award, delivery, and supplier performance management.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with project requirements, budgets, timelines, and business objectives.
- Source and evaluate local and international suppliers, contractors, and service providers across infrastructure, mining, and oil and gas sectors.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, service-level agreements, and contractual conditions to achieve optimal commercial outcomes.
- Manage procurement of construction materials, heavy equipment, machinery, spare parts, technical components, and project-related services.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and strategic business partners across African markets.
- Oversee requests for quotations (RFQs), requests for proposals (RFPs), tender evaluations, purchase orders, and contract documentation.
- Monitor supplier performance, delivery timelines, quality standards, and compliance with contractual obligations.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities, mitigate supply chain risks, and ensure continuity of supply for critical project requirements.
- Collaborate closely with project management, engineering, operations, finance, logistics, and site teams to forecast procurement needs and resolve supply issues.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, applicable local regulations, import/export requirements, and relevant industry standards.
- Assess supplier capabilities, conduct due diligence, and maintain appropriate procurement records and reporting.
- Monitor market trends, commodity prices, supplier availability, and logistics challenges affecting procurement across African countries.
- Provide regular updates on procurement performance, cost analysis, savings, supplier risks, and delivery status to senior management.
RequirementsBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 8-10 years of procurement experience , preferably within infrastructure, mining, oil and gas, construction, or other large-scale project environments.
- Demonstrated experience managing procurement activities for projects or operations in African countries .
- Strong knowledge of local and international sourcing, supplier evaluation, commercial negotiations, and contract management.
- Experience procuring technical equipment, construction materials, machinery, spare parts, or project-related services.
- Established supplier relationships and a strong understanding of procurement and logistics challenges within African markets.
- Fluency in Hindi and English is essential.
Work Location:
Dubai
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Cost Engineering, or a related discipline (Master's degree or professional certification is desirable.
- Minimum 20 years of proven experience in infrastructure project costing, estimation, tendering, and commercial management.
- At least 10-15 years of direct experience on infrastructure/building projects in Africa (preferably West and Central Africa), with essential experience in government-funded, donor-funded, or bank-financed projects.
- Hands-on experience preparing complete cost estimates for building infrastructure (e.g., healthcare, education, public buildings) from conceptual or limited design inputs.
- In-depth familiarity with FIDIC or equivalent international contract forms, EPC contracting, PPP structures, and development-finance requirements.
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