Senior Manager - Procurement

Job Description

About:

Alef Group is a pioneer in developing premier lifestyle communities, destinations, and experiences through investment and strategic joint ventures, seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager - Procurement (Bilingual/Native English Speaker) who is well versed in managing the end-to-end procurement and tendering process including procuring contractors / design consultants for all Real Estate development projects, to join the team in Sharjah.

Job Purpose:

The role plays a critical part in value engineering, commercial risk management, and contractor performance, while supporting project delivery from concept design through construction and handover.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with project objectives, budgets, and delivery timelines.
• Establish and enforce procurement policies, delegation of authority (DOA), and approval workflows.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance, audit requirements, and commercial regulations.
• Maintain segregation between corporate procurement and project-specific procurement where applicable.

• Manage the prequalification, tendering, evaluation, and award of:
• Consultants (Design, PMC, Supervision, Cost Consultants)
• Main Contractors (Lump Sum, Design & Build)
• Specialist subcontractors and long-lead suppliers
• Oversee preparation of:
• RFPs, ITTs, scope of services, BOQs, employer's requirements
• Commercial evaluation models and comparison matrices
• Lead technical & commercial clarifications, tender interviews, and negotiations.
• Prepare tender recommendations and award submissions for senior management approval.

• Validate cost plans, consultant factored rates, and contractor pricing against benchmarks.
• Identify value engineering and cost-optimization opportunities without compromising quality or compliance.
• Support feasibility studies and development budgets during early design stages.
• Ensure alignment between approved budgets and awarded contracts.

• Oversee preparation and execution of:
• Consultancy agreements
• Main contract agreements
• Amendments, variations, and supplemental agreements
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, and Project Teams to ensure:
• Clear risk allocation
• Proper commercial protections
• Timely contract execution

• Maintain strong relationships with:
• Contractors, consultants, and key suppliers
• Cost consultants and PMCs
• Monitor UAE construction market trends, pricing movements, and contractor capacity.
• Maintain and update approved vendor and contractor databases.

• Mentor procurement and tendering team members.
• Provide regular reports on:
• Procurement status
• Tender outcomes
• Cost savings and risk exposure

Educational Qualifications, Work Experience, and Skills Required:

Educational Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or Business
• Certification in MRICS / MCIPS / PMP or equivalent professional memberships are preferred.

Work Experience:

• Must have a minimum of 8–10 years of experience in procurement and tendering within:
• Real estate developer environment

Large contractors

PMCs or cost consultancy firms

• Proven track record in:

• Lump-sum, design-build, and consultant procurement

Skills required:

• Advanced tendering and negotiation skills
• Strong commercial and contractual acumen
• Cost benchmarking and financial analysis
• Governance, compliance, and audit readiness
• Stakeholder management and leadership
• High attention to detail with strategic mindset