Procurement Manager

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Procurement Manager with strong experience in the piling, foundation, or geotechnical construction industry. The candidate will be responsible for managing the complete procurement function, including sourcing materials, equipment, subcontractors and services, negotiating commercial terms, controlling procurement costs, and ensuring timely delivery to project sites. Key Responsibilities • Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with project requirements, budgets, and timelines. • Manage the complete procurement cycle from RFQ, supplier evaluation and quotation comparison through negotiation, purchase order and delivery. • Source and evaluate reliable suppliers, manufacturers, subcontractors, and service providers within the UAE and GCC. • Procure piling and foundation materials, equipment, spare parts, consumables, construction materials, and site services. • Coordinate with Project, Engineering, Estimation, QS, Planning, Stores, Finance, and Site teams to understand procurement requirements. • Review BOQs, specifications, material requirements, and project schedules to plan procurement activities. • Obtain competitive quotations and negotiate prices, payment terms, credit facilities, warranties, delivery schedules, and commercial conditions. • Develop and maintain an updated database of approved suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors. • Monitor supplier performance, material quality, delivery schedules, and compliance with project requirements. • Ensure materials and equipment are delivered to sites on time to avoid project delays. • Handle procurement of piling equipment, drilling tools, casing, reinforcement steel, concrete-related materials, bentonite/polymer, welding materials, spare parts, PPE, and other site requirements. • Identify alternative suppliers and implement cost-saving and value-engineering opportunities without compromising quality. • Negotiate and manage subcontracting arrangements for piling, foundation, transportation, equipment rental, and related services. • Review and approve purchase orders in accordance with company procurement procedures and delegated authority. • Monitor outstanding purchase orders, pending deliveries, invoices, and material receipts. • Resolve supplier issues related to pricing, quality, delivery, specifications, payment, and availability. • Maintain proper procurement records, reports, supplier evaluations, and commercial documentation. • Monitor market prices and supplier trends to support effective purchasing decisions. • Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, project specifications, quality requirements, and UAE regulations. • Lead and supervise the procurement team and ensure efficient day-to-day purchasing operations. • Provide regular procurement reports to management covering cost savings, pending purchases, supplier performance, delivery status, and procurement KPIs. Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field. • Minimum 8–10 years of procurement experience in the construction industry. • Minimum 3–5 years of experience specifically in piling, foundations, geotechnical, or heavy civil construction is highly preferred. • Strong knowledge of piling and foundation materials, equipment, consumables, spare parts, and subcontracting services. • Strong knowledge of the UAE supplier and construction market. • Proven experience in supplier sourcing, quotation evaluation, commercial negotiations, and contract/subcontract management. • Strong understanding of procurement planning, cost control, and supplier performance management. • Excellent negotiation, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Show more Show less