Procurement Manager

We are hiring a Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end procurement across construction, contracting, fit-out, MEP, civil works, facilities management, and project-based requirements. This role is suited to a commercially strong procurement professional with solid UAE construction market experience, strong tendering capability, and the ability to work closely with project, technical, commercial, legal, and supply chain stakeholders. Procurement Strategy & Sourcing • Lead procurement activities across construction, fit-out, MEP, civil works, and facility • management projects • Develop sourcing strategies aligned to project timelines, cost targets, and business objectives • Identify, evaluate, and onboard contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers • Maintain and continuously enhance a robust and compliant vendor database • Monitor market trends, pricing benchmarks, and supply risks to inform procurement decisions Tendering & Contracting • Lead end-to-end tendering processes including RFQs, RFPs, and competitive bids • Manage tender clarifications, site visits, and stakeholder coordination • Evaluate technical and commercial submissions and prepare recommendation reports • Negotiate commercial terms, pricing structures, delivery timelines, and contractual obligations • Oversee contract drafting, award, and administration in collaboration with legal and project • Teams Project Procurement & Delivery • Ensure timely procurement of construction materials, FF&E, MEP equipment, and specialised • project requirements • Align procurement plans with project schedules and milestones • Monitor supplier and contractor performance to ensure delivery commitments are met • Resolve procurement-related challenges impacting project execution Commercial Management & Cost Optimisation • Conduct cost analysis, benchmarking, and spend reviews to optimise procurement outcomes • Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving initiatives • Support budget planning, forecasting, and expenditure tracking • • Evaluate variation orders, claims, and commercial risks Supplier Relationship & Governance • Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and contractors • Drive supplier performance management, including KPIs, service levels, and compliance • Manage supplier onboarding, prequalification, and documentation requirements • Resolve supplier disputes and ensure adherence to contractual and regulatory obligations Value Creation • Deliver measurable cost savings and enhanced procurement efficiency • Improve supplier performance, reliability, and contract compliance • Strengthen procurement governance, transparency, and risk management • Enable timely and successful project delivery through proactive procurement planning • Drive continuous improvement in sourcing strategies and market intelligence Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Supply • Chain, or related field • Professional certifications (CIPS, CPSM or equivalent) preferred • 5–8 years’ experience in procurement within construction, contracting, or fit-out environments • Proven expertise in tendering, contract negotiation, and commercial management • Strong knowledge of UAE construction market and supplier landscape Show more Show less

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain, or related field; Professional certifications (CIPS, CPSM or equivalent) preferred; 5–8 years’ experience in procurement within construction, contracting, or fit-out environments; Proven expertise in tendering, contract negotiation, and commercial management; Strong knowledge of UAE construction market and supplier landscape.

Lead procurement activities across construction, fit-out, MEP, civil works, and facilities management projects. Develop sourcing strategies aligned to project timelines, cost targets, and business objectives. Identify, evaluate, and onboard contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers. Maintain and continuously enhance a robust and compliant vendor database. Monitor market trends, pricing benchmarks, and supply risks to inform procurement decisions. Lead end-to-end tendering processes including RFQs, RFPs, and competitive bids. Manage tender clarifications, site visits, and stakeholder coordination. Evaluate technical and commercial submissions and prepare recommendation reports. Negotiate commercial terms, pricing structures, delivery timelines, and contractual obligations. Oversee contract drafting, award, and administration in collaboration with legal and project teams. Ensure timely procurement of construction materials, FF&E, MEP equipment, and specialised project requirements. Align procurement plans with project schedules and milestones. Monitor supplier and contractor performance to ensure delivery commitments are met. Resolve procurement-related challenges impacting project execution. Conduct cost analysis, benchmarking, and spend reviews to optimise procurement outcomes. Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving initiatives. Support budget planning, forecasting, and expenditure tracking. Evaluate variation orders, claims, and commercial risks. Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and contractors. Drive supplier performance management, including KPIs, service levels, and compliance. Manage supplier onboarding, prequalification, and documentation requirements. Resolve supplier disputes and ensure adherence to contractual and regulatory obligations. Deliver measurable cost savings and enhanced procurement efficiency. Improve supplier performance, reliability, and contract compliance. Strengthen procurement governance, transparency, and risk management. Enable timely and successful project delivery through proactive procurement planning. Drive continuous improvement in sourcing strategies and market intelligence.