Procurement Manager - Construction
Job Description
We Are Hiring: Procurement Manager – Construction
Contractor-side experience is mandatory (consultancy background alone is not suitable)
Location: UAE
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager with a strong background in construction and contracting to join a dynamic team delivering major high-rise building projects.
The ideal candidate must have solid experience working with contractors (not consultants) and a proven track record in managing procurement for civil consultancies, structural works, and enabling works across complex construction projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement procurement strategies for civil consultancies, structural works, and enabling works
- Manage end-to-end procurement processes including tendering, vendor evaluation, contract negotiations, and commercial control
- Coordinate with project management, engineering, design, legal, and finance teams to ensure smooth procurement execution
- Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants
- Drive cost optimization through market analysis, value engineering, and strategic negotiations
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, legal requirements, and project timelines
- Support estimation, budgeting, feasibility analysis, and procurement planning
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Minimum 7+ years of experience as Procurement Manager / Category Manager or similar role
- Mandatory experience in high-rise building projects
- Strong contracting and construction background is essential
- Proven experience in estimation, tendering, and procurement
- Experience dealing directly with clients and consultants
- Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Resilient personality with the ability to perform under pressure
- Contractor-side experience is mandatory (consultancy background alone is not suitable)
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