Commercial Director – Facilities Management – Black Pearl Consult
Black Pearl Consult is supporting a <b>confidential search</b> for a senior <b>Commercial Director</b> to lead commercial, contract, procurement, and supplier management activities across a large-scale facilities management operation.
The role will be responsible for strengthening commercial governance, contract performance, cost control, procurement effectiveness, and supplier accountability across a complex operational environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the overall commercial and procurement strategy across facilities management operations.
Oversee contract lifecycle management, including tendering, negotiations, renewals, SLAs, KPIs, and performance reviews.
Manage commercial risk, contractual obligations, budgets, forecasting, and financial performance.
Develop sourcing and procurement strategies to improve cost efficiency, service quality, and supplier value.
Establish robust supplier performance frameworks and ensure contractors meet agreed commercial and operational standards.
Provide commercial guidance to operational teams on contract interpretation, claims, variations, and performance issues.
Lead and develop commercial, contracts, and procurement teams while managing key client and stakeholder relationships.
RequirementsRequirements
To be considered for this role, candidates should demonstrate:
Minimum <b>15 years of experience</b> in commercial, contracts, procurement, or related leadership roles.
Strong experience managing <b>large-scale facilities management contracts or multi-service operational portfolios</b>.
Proven expertise in contract management, procurement, strategic sourcing, and supplier performance management.
Strong commercial and financial capability, including budgeting, forecasting, cost optimization, and risk management.
Experience working within complex environments such as <b>large infrastructure, major developments, mixed-use assets, or high-footfall facilities</b>.
Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, governance, and team leadership capabilities.
Bachelor’s degree in <b>Business, Finance, Procurement, Contract Management, Facilities Management, or a related discipline</b>.
<b>This is a confidential search. Further details regarding the organization will be shared with shortlisted candidates during the recruitment process.</b>
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Job Details
| Posted Date: | 2026-09-16 |
| Job Location: | United Arab Emirates – Abu Dhabi |
| Job Role: | Management |
| Joining Date: | 2026-09-16 |
Preferred Candidate
| Career Level: | Management |
