Procurement & Contracts Manager

📍 Location: UAE ⏳ Employment Type: Full-Time About the Role We are looking for an experienced Procurement & Contracts Manager to lead and optimize our procurement and contract management functions. This role will be responsible for developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, overseeing contract negotiations, ensuring compliance, and driving cost efficiencies across the organization. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in procurement and contract management within a project-based environment and possess excellent negotiation, commercial, and leadership skills. Key Responsibilities • Develop and implement procurement strategies to achieve cost savings and maximize value. • Lead sourcing, tendering, supplier evaluation, and vendor selection processes. • Negotiate, execute, and manage contracts with suppliers, subcontractors, and service providers. • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, performance, and reliability. • Identify procurement and contractual risks and implement mitigation plans. • Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements. • Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and service-level agreements. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement activities with project and business objectives. • Manage procurement budgets and optimize spending across categories. • Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement and contracts team while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Requirements • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. • Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, PMP, or equivalent are an advantage. • 8+ years of experience in procurement and contract management, preferably within engineering, infrastructure, construction, logistics, manufacturing, or project-based environments. • Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, contract law principles, and supplier management. • Proven experience negotiating high-value contracts and achieving commercial savings. • Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills. • Proficiency in ERP systems and procurement software. Preferred Skills ✅ Strategic Sourcing ✅ Contract Negotiation & Management ✅ Supplier Relationship Management ✅ Cost Optimization & Budget Control ✅ Risk Management ✅ Team Leadership ✅ Compliance & Governance What We Offer • Competitive salary and benefits package. • Career development and growth opportunities. • Dynamic and collaborative work environment. • Opportunity to lead strategic procurement initiatives and drive business impact. Apply Now If you have a strong procurement and contracts background and are looking for your next leadership opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Show more Show less

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, PMP, or equivalent are an advantage. 8+ years of experience in procurement and contract management, preferably within engineering, infrastructure, construction, logistics, manufacturing, or project-based environments. Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, contract law principles, and supplier management. Proven experience negotiating high-value contracts and achieving commercial savings. Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills. Proficiency in ERP systems and procurement software.

Develop and implement procurement strategies to achieve cost savings and maximize value. Lead sourcing, tendering, supplier evaluation, and vendor selection processes. Negotiate, execute, and manage contracts with suppliers, subcontractors, and service providers. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, performance, and reliability. Identify procurement and contractual risks and implement mitigation plans. Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements. Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and service-level agreements. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement activities with project and business objectives. Manage procurement budgets and optimize spending across categories. Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement and contracts team while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.