Procurement Manager

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Location: Dubai, UAE

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies, policies, and procedures for all construction materials, equipment, and services.
• Prepare procurement plans and schedules in alignment with project timelines and requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, and prequalify suppliers based on technical capability, financial stability, and past performance.
• Issue RFQs, tenders, and purchase orders for materials, equipment, and services, ensuring compliance with project specifications.
• Review and analyze vendor quotations, perform technical and commercial evaluation, and make recommendations for management approval.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms with vendors to optimize cost, quality, and schedule.
• Monitor vendor performance, including quality, timely delivery, and service, and maintain detailed vendor performance records.
• Coordinate logistics, customs clearance, and transportation of materials and equipment to ensure on-time delivery to sites.
• Maintain accurate records of all procurement activities, purchase orders, approvals, and correspondence for reporting and audit purposes.
• Implement cost control measures, track procurement budgets, and identify opportunities for savings and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and site teams to forecast material and equipment requirements and highlight critical items.
• Conduct inspections and verifications of delivered materials and equipment to ensure compliance with technical specifications and quality standards.
• Ensure procurement operations comply with company policies, UAE laws, HSE regulations, and project quality requirements.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the procurement team, enhancing efficiency and technical competency.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain, or Master’s in Business.
• 18 or more years of experience in procurement within the UAE construction industry, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.

Job Type: Permanent

Application Question(s):

• What is salary expectation?
• What is your notice period?

Experience:

• building contracting: 10 years (Required)

Work Location: In person