Procurement Manager – Civil Consultancies, Structural and Enabling Works

Job Role We are Azizi Developments, a leading Dubai-based developer and a passionate team driven by the goal of crafting exceptional homes and destinations for people living in the UAE. Our portfolio spans Dubai’s prime residential, hospitality, and commercial developments, reflecting our commitment to transparency, customer centricity, quality, integrity, and value creation through a construction-driven approach. With some of our exciting launches such as Burj Azizi (the second tallest tower in the world), Monaco Mansions and Azizi Venice – Dubai’s new luxurious Venetian-inspired waterfront community, we are rapidly expanding our team based in Dubai. As a Procurement Manager – Civil Consultancies, Structural and Enabling Works, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process for civil consultancies, structural works, and enabling works packages across construction and infrastructure projects. You will ensure that procurement activities are executed efficiently, transparently, and in compliance with company policies while achieving the best value in terms of cost, quality, and timelines. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in construction procurement, consultant engagement, tender management, contract negotiations, vendor management, estimation, and commercial evaluation, with proven experience in high-rise building projects. Responsibilities • Develop and implement procurement strategies for civil consultancies, structural works, and enabling works packages. • Coordinate with Project Management, Design, Engineering, and other relevant departments to identify procurement requirements, package scope, and timelines. • Prepare and maintain procurement schedules aligned with overall project timelines. • Ensure all procurement activities comply with organizational procurement policies, procedures, and approval requirements. • Identify, evaluate, and prequalify consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and service providers for civil, structural, and enabling works. • Maintain a strong and competitive vendor database and ensure adequate market coverage for procurement packages. • Develop and maintain long-term strategic relationships with key consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. • Monitor vendor and consultant performance and ensure compliance with contractual requirements. • Procure a wide range of packages including main contractors, subcontractors, consultants, subconsultants, civil works, structural works, enabling works, and related materials and services. • Manage the complete tendering process, including preparation of enquiries, issuance of tender documents, clarification of queries, commercial evaluation, negotiations, and recommendation for award. • Review and evaluate technical and commercial submissions in coordination with relevant Engineering, Design, Project, and Commercial teams. • Conduct market analysis and monitor market trends to identify competitive pricing and cost-saving opportunities. • Negotiate commercial terms, rates, payment conditions, warranties, contractual terms, and other procurement requirements to achieve optimal value. • Support project teams in budget control, cost planning, and procurement-related commercial activities for civil and structural works. • Conduct value engineering, cost analysis, feasibility assessments, and other cost optimization activities where required. • Liaise with Engineering, Design, Project Management, Legal, Finance, Commercial, and other internal departments to ensure smooth procurement execution. • Ensure effective coordination between consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders throughout the procurement lifecycle. • Provide procurement and commercial support to project teams during project execution when required. • Identify procurement risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies. • Ensure procurement contracts and agreements comply with applicable legal requirements, company policies, and approved procedures. • Maintain complete and accurate procurement documentation, records, approvals, and audit trails. • Proactively identify suitable providers for unfamiliar or specialized procurement requirements by thoroughly understanding technical requirements and conducting appropriate market research. • Maintain open and effective communication with department heads, deputies, project teams, consultants, and vendors. • Provide regular updates on the status of procurement packages, tenders, orders, negotiations, and awards. • Ensure timely and effective email correspondence and follow-up on procurement activities. • Demonstrate resilience, composure, and professionalism when handling multiple priorities, commercial negotiations, tight deadlines, and challenging situations. • Support continuous improvement of procurement processes, systems, vendor management, and commercial practices. Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a similar relevant field. • Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in procurement, category management, construction procurement, or a similar position. • Proven experience in high-rise building projects is mandatory. • Strong experience in estimation, tendering, procurement, and commercial evaluation. • Proven experience in procurement of civil consultancies, structural works, enabling works, contractors, subcontractors, and related construction packages. • Strong knowledge of engineering procurement and construction procurement processes. • Exceptional negotiation and commercial management skills. • Strong understanding of market analysis, cost optimization, value engineering, and feasibility analysis. • Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. • Strong vendor evaluation, prequalification, and performance management skills. • Excellent organizational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple procurement packages simultaneously. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders. • Excellent email communication and professional correspondence skills. • Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical abilities. • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced construction environment. • Strong resilience and ability to perform effectively under pressure. • Strong compliance and process-oriented approach. • Good understanding of ERP systems and procurement processes. • Proficiency in MS Office. • Knowledge of AutoCAD is an advantage. • Experience in the construction industry is essential. • Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution capabilities. • Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and market conditions. • Excellent command of English. • Driving licence is not mandatory. • Willingness to travel as required. • Flexibility to work according to project and business requirements.