Procurement Manager

About Dubai Holding Entertainment:

Dubai Holding Entertainment offers an impressive range of destinations and attractions that enhance the appeal and competitiveness of Dubai as an international tourism and leisure hub, with the added value of the quality of the facilities and the high standards of training, supervision, and security.

Ain Dubai, the tallest observation wheel in the world, is the jewel of the Bluewaters extraordinary and one-of-a-kind experience and is set to offer a majestic new experiential perspective from the eye in the sky across Dubai’s mesmerizing skyline.

Global Village is one of the longest established tourist attractions in Dubai having opened its doors in 1997. It offers world-class cultural and family entertainment, featuring 26 international pavilions and millions of visitors every season.

As the most recent attraction within Dubai Holding Entertainment, Dubai Parks and Resorts™ is the Middle East’s largest multi-themed leisure and entertainment destination comprising of three separate theme parks: MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, LEGOLAND® Dubai and LEGOLAND® Water Park.

Leading destinations and attractions by Dubai Holding Entertainment also include Coca-Cola Arena, the largest multipurpose indoor arena in the Middle East; Roxy Cinemas, a premiere theatre experience; and The Green Planet in City Walk, a destination that recreates a tropical forest and many more.

Dubai Holding Entertainment owns the largest radio network in the region. Arabian Radio Network (ARN) is the most dynamic multiplatform broadcaster in the UAE and is at the forefront of innovation. It provides advanced in-studio cameras, broadcasting on-air, online on smartphone apps and the Apple TV platform. ARN has ten radio stations, including Dubai Eye, Virgin Radio, Al Arabiya and Hit – reaching over 200 nationalities and 4 million listeners each week in seven languages.

Building on ARN’s commitment to embracing the future and being able to provide access to the best marketing platforms in the region, MPN by Dubai Holding Entertainment is a multimedia sales house, operating premium out-of-home assets, video production, event sponsorship and activations.

Why this role matters

Dubai Holding Entertainment is delivering some of the region’s most exciting leisure and entertainment destinations — and behind every successful project is a procurement function that can move at pace, manage complexity, and deliver real commercial value.

This role sits at the heart of that.

As Manager – Projects Procurement , you will lead procurement across high-value CAPEX projects that shape guest experiences across our attractions and assets. You will work across multiple business units, managing high volumes of procurement packages under tight timelines, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.

This is a role for someone who can hit the ground running , operate independently, and confidently partner with project, technical, and commercial teams to drive delivery.

What you’ll be responsible for

At a corporate level, you will:

• Support the consistent application of procurement standards, governance, and best practice across DHE projects
• Ensure procurement activities align with internal policy, audit, and delegated authority requirements
• Support reporting, tracking, and monitoring of procurement performance across the portfolio
• Contribute to cost control and commercial governance across project procurement

At a project level, you will:

• Manage end-to-end procurement across CAPEX projects , from PR to contract award
• Prepare and issue RFPs, RFQs, tender documentation, and addendums
• Manage tender clarifications and coordinate responses with consultants and technical teams
• Lead commercial evaluations and prepare award recommendations
• Negotiate with contractors, consultants, and suppliers to deliver best value outcomes
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and contracts for execution
• Work closely with project, engineering, commercial, and legal teams to ensure alignment with scope and delivery requirements
• Manage supplier performance and relationships throughout the procurement lifecycle
• Coordinate stakeholders across multiple business units to ensure procurement is delivered on time and within budget

How success will be measured

Your impact will be visible and measurable through:

• Efficient procurement cycle times across multiple project packages
• Strong cost control and minimal budget variance
• Accurate, compliant contracts and purchase orders
• Strong supplier performance and relationship management
• Procurement delivery aligned to project timelines and milestones

What we’re looking for

This role suits a commercially sharp, delivery-focused procurement professional who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.

You will bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Commercial or similar
• Extensive experience in construction or project procurement environments
• Strong experience managing end-to-end procurement on CAPEX projects
• Experience working for a developer or consultancy environment (preferred)
• Experience using Oracle or similar e-procurement systems
• Strong knowledge of tendering processes and contract forms
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Ability to operate independently and manage multiple packages simultaneously

Additional strengths that will set you apart

• CIPS qualification (desirable for this level)
• Experience within leisure, entertainment, hospitality, or public destination assets
• Experience working in high-volume procurement environments with compressed timelines
• A practical, solutions-focused mindset with strong attention to detail

Who you’ll work with

Internally, you will partner closely with Projects, Technical Operations, Finance, Legal, Risk, Facilities, and Commercial teams across multiple DHE business units.

Externally, you will engage with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and specialist providers across the project supply chain.

Team & environment

• You will operate as a peer-level Procurement Manager within a lean, high-performing team
• No direct reports for this role
• You will be expected to work independently, own your packages, and integrate quickly into project teams

Eligibility

This role is open to candidates with proven project procurement experience within construction or large-scale development environments .