Procurement Manager

Job Description

About the Company

We are a real estate development platform focused on delivering high-quality, value-driven projects in the UAE. The company is currently in a growth and structuring phase, building a disciplined development model with strong emphasis on governance, cost control, and long-term asset performance.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Procurement Manager to lead pre- and post-contract procurement activities across construction and project-driven environments. The role focuses on pre-contract procurement, supplier strategy, and commercial negotiations, ensuring the timely availability of materials and services at optimal cost, quality, and compliance levels, while supporting project delivery and organizational objectives.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

This role suits a professional who is comfortable challenging stakeholders constructively, safeguarding value, and operating with integrity in a structured, performance-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Plan, coordinate, and execute procurement activities aligned with project schedules and budget requirements
• Develop sourcing strategies to ensure cost efficiency and supply continuity
• Monitor material requirements and ensure timely issuance of purchase orders.

Supplier Management & Sourcing :

• Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers in line with company standards
• Maintain and periodically review the approved supplier list
• Build and sustain long-term relationships with key vendors and support supplier framework development

Commercial Negotiation & Cost Control:

• Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing structures, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contractual conditions
• Ensure procurement decisions achieve best value while balancing cost, quality, and timelines
• Monitor market trends and support cost optimization initiatives

Contractual & Compliance Management:

• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements
• Review contracts and agreements prior to finalization in coordination with relevant stakeholders
• Maintain proper documentation for audit and governance purposes

Quality & Risk Management:

• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and technical specialists to ensure materials and services comply with project specifications
• Identify procurement-related risks and support mitigation measures
• Monitor supplier performance and address non-conformance or delivery issues

Stakeholder Coordination :

• Liaise with project teams, engineering, finance, and site teams to align procurement with project needs
• Provide procurement updates, reports, and recommendations to management
• Support early procurement planning and supplier involvement

Reporting & Continuous Improvement:

• Prepare procurement reports covering cost analysis, supplier performance, and procurement status
• Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and control
• Support system implementation and standardization initiatives

Job Requirements:

• 812 years of progressive procurement experience in construction, development, or project-driven environments
• Proven expertise in pre-contract procurement, sourcing, tendering, and supplier management
• Strong negotiation capability, including pricing, payment terms, and contractual conditions
• Sound commercial judgment with the ability to balance cost, quality, and delivery considerations
• Good understanding of procurement governance and compliance practices
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders
• Experience across both development and contracting environments is preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field

• Reports to: CEO