Procurement and Contracts Manager

Amar Al Khaleej Construction; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Amar Al Khaleej Construction in Dubai seeks a skilled Procurement and Contracts Manager to oversee end-to-end procurement for diverse construction projects. The role is on-site in the United Arab Emirates, requiring strong sourcing, contract drafting, and supplier negotiations.

You will coordinate with project teams to forecast needs, monitor supplier performance, and drive cost optimization while ensuring compliance with local regulations and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field is required.
• Professional certifications in procurement or contracts are advantageous.
• Experience in GCC construction procurement is highly beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of cost control and value engineering.
• Excellent negotiation and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement for construction projects.
• Source suppliers, negotiate terms, and prepare purchase orders.
• Develop and administer contracts, review terms, ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with project teams to forecast needs and monitor supplier performance.
• Implement best practices and maintain vendor relationships for cost optimization.

Skills

Procurement planning

Supplier sourcing

Materials management

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Contract administration

Budget management

Cost optimization

GCC regulations

Vendor relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Business

CIPS certification

PMP certification

FIDIC familiarity

Job description

Company Description

Amar Al Khaleej Construction is a growing construction company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, delivering projects across commercial, residential, and infrastructure sectors. The organization focuses on quality, timely delivery, and cost-effective solutions for clients in the region. Team members collaborate closely with engineering, project management, and site operations to ensure smooth execution of projects. Joining Amar Al Khaleej Construction offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful developments and grow within a dynamic, project-driven environment.

Role Description

The Procurement and Contracts Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This role is responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing suppliers, negotiating terms, preparing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery of materials and services for construction projects. The manager will develop and administer contracts, review terms and conditions, ensure compliance with company policies and local regulations, and maintain accurate records and documentation.

• Coordinate with project teams to forecast procurement needs, monitor supplier performance, resolve contract-related issues, and optimize costs without compromising quality.
• Implement procurement best practices, maintain strong vendor relationships, and contribute to continuous improvement of procurement and contract management processes.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in procurement planning, supplier sourcing, and materials management for construction projects.
• Proficiency in contract drafting, review, negotiation, and administration, with attention to legal and regulatory compliance.
• 10+ years as a procurment or a contract manager.
• Ability to manage budgets, analyze costs, and support value engineering initiatives to optimize project spending.
• Competence in stakeholder communication, vendor relationship management, and cross-functional.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field; professional certifications in procurement or contracts (e.g., CIPS, PMP, FIDIC familiarity) are an advantage.
• Proven experience in procurement and contract management within the construction or engineering sector in the GCC region is highly beneficial.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on integrity, transparency, and ethical procurement practices.