Procurement Lead – Infrastructure, Mining & Oil & Gas (Hindi Speaker)

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.
  
  

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Procurement Business Administration Engineering or a related discipline.
  
• Minimum of 810 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