Procurement Manager MEP

About the Company

We are a leading UAE-based real estate developer and construction organization , delivering large-scale residential, commercial, mixed-use, and high-rise developments. Our success is driven by strong procurement governance, strategic sourcing, and long-term supplier partnerships , particularly across complex MEP systems and technologies .

About the Role – Category Manager (MEP) / Procurement Manager

The Category Manager – MEP / Procurement Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for developing and executing category-level procurement strategies for all MEP packages across multiple projects. This role focuses on cost optimization, supplier performance, risk management, and standardization , while ensuring alignment with project requirements, budgets, and timelines.

You will act as the subject-matter expert for MEP procurement , leading high-value negotiations, managing key suppliers, and driving continuous improvement across the procurement function.

Key Responsibilities

Category & Strategy Management

• Develop and implement category strategies for MEP systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, firefighting, ELV, and specialist systems
• Establish preferred supplier frameworks, rate contracts, and long-term agreements
• Drive standardization, value engineering, and lifecycle cost optimization initiatives
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and cost drivers within the MEP category

Procurement & Commercial Leadership

• Oversee end-to-end procurement for major MEP packages across multiple projects
• Lead RFQs/RFPs , technical and commercial evaluations, and high-value negotiations
• Finalize vendor selection, contracts, payment terms, warranties, and SLAs
• Ensure procurement activities align with project timelines, budgets, and cash flow plans

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Partner closely with MEP engineers, project managers, design consultants, QS, and finance teams
• Manage relationships with key suppliers, OEMs, subcontractors, and system integrators
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery, quality, and compliance metrics

Governance & Team Leadership

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance frameworks, and audit requirements
• Lead, mentor, and develop procurement engineers and category team members
• Prepare procurement dashboards, reports, and strategic updates for senior management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (preferred) or related discipline
• 12–18+ years of experience in MEP procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing
• Proven experience managing high-value MEP packages for large-scale construction projects
• Strong exposure to UAE / GCC MEP markets and vendor ecosystems

Required Skills & Competencies

• Deep expertise in MEP systems, specifications, and procurement best practices
• Strong commercial acumen with proven contract negotiation and cost management skills
• Experience in category strategy development and supplier consolidation
• Familiarity with ERP / procurement systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, or similar)
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership capabilities
• Analytical mindset with a focus on cost optimization, risk mitigation, and value creation
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, multi-project environment