Procurement Manager

Confidential; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Procurement Manager to lead and optimize procurement for large-scale projects. You will oversee non-steel materials, CAPEX items, and negotiate with suppliers to deliver on schedule.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 8–10 years in procurement with 3–5 in management, preferably in industrial, manufacturing, steel, construction, or engineering environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8-10 years of procurement experience, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial role.
• Proven experience in industrial, manufacturing, steel, construction, or engineering project environments.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and contract management skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the procurement team to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and timely procurement operations.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with project and business objectives.
• Oversee the procurement of all non-steel materials required for project execution.
• Manage the sourcing and acquisition of CAPEX items, machinery, equipment, tools, and other project-related commodities.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best commercial and operational outcomes.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials and services in line with project schedules and operational requirements.
• Monitor market trends, pricing, and supplier performance to drive continuous cost savings and value improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Collaborate closely with Commercial, Project, Engineering, Production, and Finance teams to support project delivery.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Lead and manage the procurement team to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and timely procurement operations.

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with project and business objectives.

• Oversee the procurement of all non-steel materials required for project execution.

• Manage the sourcing and acquisition of CAPEX items, machinery, equipment, tools, and other project-related commodities.

• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best commercial and operational outcomes.

• Ensure timely delivery of materials and services in line with project schedules and operational requirements.

• Monitor market trends, pricing, and supplier performance to drive continuous cost savings and value improvements.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations.

• Collaborate closely with Commercial, Project, Engineering, Production, and Finance teams to support project delivery.

  
  

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 8-10 years of procurement experience, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial role.

• Proven experience in industrial, manufacturing, steel, construction, or engineering project environments.

• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and contract management skills.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.