Assistant Procurement Manager

Cipher7 Business Consulting & Digital Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm based in Dubai is seeking an Assistant Manager – Procurement to oversee end-to-end procurement activities within the construction industry. The ideal candidate should have a diploma or bachelor's degree in civil engineering, and 5-8 years of UAE experience in procurement, particularly with main contractors or real estate developers. Key responsibilities include managing tender processes, conducting bid evaluations, and ensuring compliance with project budgets and timelines.

Benefits

UAE Standard Benefits

Qualifications

• 5–8 years UAE experience with Main Contractor or Real Estate Developer.
• Experience as Pre-Contract QS / Estimator.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement for main contracts, consultancy services, subcontractors, and direct purchases.
• Prepare and review tender packages prior to issuance.
• Conduct technical and commercial bid evaluations.
• Lead commercial negotiations with bidders.
• Finalize procurement awards and issue purchase orders/contracts.

Skills

Procurement Management

Cost Estimation & Quantity Take-Off

Tendering & Contract Administration

Commercial Negotiation

Vendor Management

Construction Contracts

UAE Construction Market Knowledge

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Procurement

Department: Procurement / Commercial

Location: Dubai, UAE

Salary: Max cap upto AED 30,000 Per month + UAE Standard Benefits

Reports To: Procurement Manager

Job Industry: Construction

Job Summary

Responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities for construction and consultancy packages, ensuring timely tendering, competitive pricing, contractual compliance, and alignment with project budgets and schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement for main contracts, consultancy services, nominated subcontractors, direct contracts, and direct purchases.
• Prepare and review tender packages prior to issuance.
• Float tenders and manage tender timelines.
• Coordinate RFIs and clarifications with technical and project teams.
• Conduct technical and commercial bid evaluations.
• Prepare detailed bid comparison reports.
• Ensure bids comply with tender documents and specifications.
• Lead commercial negotiations with bidders.
• Finalize procurement awards and issue purchase orders/contracts.
• Draft LOAs, consultancy agreements, and nomination letters.
• Maintain procurement trackers and vendor databases.
• Evaluate and prequalify contractors and suppliers.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• 5–8 years UAE experience with Main Contractor or Real Estate Developer
• Experience as Pre-Contract QS / Estimator

Key Skills

• Procurement Management
• Cost Estimation & Quantity Take-Off
• Tendering & Contract Administration
• Commercial Negotiation
• Vendor Management
• Construction Contracts
• UAE Construction Market Knowledge