Commercial and Procurement Manager

The Role
Main Tasks 1. Procurement and Commercial Strategy • Develop and implement procurement and commercial strategies that support real estate development objectives. • Monitor market trends, supply chain risks, and regulatory requirements in GCC and MENA markets. 2. Procurement Operations • Manage the full procurement cycle, from tendering and vendor selection to contract negotiation and award. • Negotiate favorable terms with contractors, consultants, and suppliers to optimize cost, quality, and timelines. • Oversee contract administration, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and mitigating risks. 3. Stakeholder and Vendor Management • Establish and maintain strong relationships with local and regional vendors, consultants, and authorities. • Collaborate with project managers, finance, and technical teams to align procurement strategies with project needs. 4. Governance and Reporting • Implement and monitor procurement policies, processes, and KPIs to ensure transparency and efficiency. • Prepare and present commercial reports, including cost analysis, cash flow forecasts, and procurement performance. 5. Team Leadership • Lead and mentor a team to deliver high-quality commercial and procurement outcomes. Sub-Tasks • Conduct vendor prequalification and maintain approved vendor lists. • Draft, review, and finalize tender documents and contracts. • Perform bid evaluation and prepare recommendation reports. • Track procurement schedules to align with project timelines. • Maintain compliance with internal audit and corporate governance requirements. • Support risk assessments and contingency planning for supply chain disruptions. • Coordinate with finance on budget allocation and payment schedules. Authorities • Approve purchase orders and contracts within delegated financial limits. • Recommend vendors and contractors for management approval. • Sign off on procurement schedules and progress reports. • Escalate procurement risks or disputes to senior management. • Represent the company in negotiations with suppliers, consultants, and government authorities. • Enforce adherence to procurement policies and ethical standards across the team.

Requirements
Education • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field. • Master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CIPS) preferred. Experience • 8–12+ years of procurement and commercial management experience, preferably in real estate development, construction, or infrastructure. • Proven experience in contract negotiation, FIDIC-based contracts, and vendor management. Skills • Strong knowledge of GCC and MENA procurement laws, market practices, and supply chains. • Excellent financial and commercial acumen with strong cost-control expertise. • Proficiency in procurement systems/ERP and MS Office. • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

About the company
MAG Group Holding is a multinational conglomerate based in Dubai, UAE. The group was established in 1978 by Founder and Chairman Moafaq Al Gaddah, and is now one of the largest corporations in the region, maintaining a highly prominent position of leadership among its peers in the real estate, contracting and engineering, industrial and commercial trading, freight services, and hospitality sectors. The group is headquartered in the UAE and has offices in China, Iraq, Turkey, and the USA, encompassing more than 50 companies and employing over 2,000 people around the world. MAG Group believes that success is reserved for those who dare to change and embrace progress. Underpinned by this vision, the groups mission is to achieve economic growth across all of the sectors it operates in, while always preserving its moral values and placing the priority on benefiting its customers and communities. Since its humble beginnings as a one-man spare automotive parts company, MAG Group Holding has evolved to become one of the most highly respected and awarded conglomerates in the Middle East.