Procurement Director - Interior Fitout Contracting

NSR Associates; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

NSR Associates is seeking a Procurement Director to lead procurement strategy and supplier performance across interior fit-out, manufacturing, and project delivery in the GCC. You will oversee sourcing of materials, subcontract services, FF&E, joinery, MEP packages, and manufacturing inputs while aligning with project timelines and quality standards.

The role requires strategic thinking and extensive experience in GCC markets, with strong negotiation, governance, and team leadership capabilities

Qualifications

• Proven senior procurement leadership experience in interior fit-out, construction, manufacturing or contracting sectors.
• Strong ability to develop and implement procurement strategy across multiple projects.
• Excellent supplier management, negotiation and cost optimisation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement best-in-class procurement and supply chain strategy.
• Lead all procurement activities across fit-out, manufacturing, and project delivery divisions.
• Build and manage strategic relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Drive cost optimisation and value engineering across projects.
• Ensure procurement processes support project deadlines and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement Strategy

Supplier Management

Contract Negotiation

Cost Optimisation

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job description

A Leadership role in one of the UAE's leading interior fit-out and manufacturing specialists, delivering world-class commercial, hospitality, retail, residential, and turnkey interior projects across the MENA region and beyond.

The Opportunity As Procurement Director, you will play a critical leadership role in driving procurement strategy, supplier performance, commercial value, and operational efficiency across the business.

You will oversee the sourcing and procurement of materials, subcontract services, FF&E, joinery, MEP packages, specialist finishes, and manufacturing inputs while ensuring alignment with project timelines, quality standards, and company growth objectives.

This role requires a strategic thinker with strong regional market knowledge and extensive experience within construction, interior fit-out, manufacturing, or related sectors in the GCC.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a best-in-class procurement and supply chain strategy
• Lead all procurement activities across fit-out, manufacturing, and project delivery divisions
• Build and manage strategic relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and international vendors
• Drive cost optimisation, value engineering, and commercial performance across projects
• Ensure procurement processes support operational efficiency and project deadlines
• Monitor market trends, supply risks, material availability, and pricing fluctuations
• Collaborate closely with Commercial, Operations, Design, Production, and Project teams
• Lead contract negotiations and supplier performance management
• Strengthen procurement governance, reporting, compliance, and systems
• Develop and mentor a high-performing procurement team
• Support sustainability and ESG initiatives within the supply chain

Candidate Profile

• Proven leadership experience in a senior procurement role
• Strong background within interior fit-out, construction, manufacturing, or contracting sectors
• GCC/UAE market experience is essential
• Deep understanding of procurement for large-scale commercial projects
• Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management expertise
• Experience managing complex, multi-project procurement operations
• Excellent financial, analytical, and strategic planning capabilities
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment