Procurement Manager

GRG; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

GRG is seeking a Procurement Manager to direct regional buying, logistics strategy, and supply chain governance across fast-paced project lifecycles in the UAE and GCC. You will serve as the primary authority for vendor relations, contract terms, and end-to-end purchasing governance.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement leadership, with strong experience in SI/ELV/construction environments, and proficiency in ERP systems and Power BI for reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years driving procurement operations in a senior capacity.
• Experience supervising teams and leading significant vendor portfolios.
• Direct experience managing regional supply routes, trade mechanics, and commercial practices across UAE and GCC.
• CIPS certification is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Structure, negotiate, and formalize trade contracts, rate agreements, and commercial agreements with vendors.
• Lead purchasing activities across SI programs and major site installations; map cash requirements and synchronize supplier obligations with client milestones.
• Advise business development and proposal teams on RFP cost models and market pricing.
• Oversee port handling, customs processes, and logistics transfers to align with deployment schedules.
• Ensure adherence to ISO guidelines and support audits; deliver performance reports to executives.
• Coordinate procurement execution across GCC locations, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

Skills

Commercial deal structuring

Negotiation

Contractual control

Team leadership

Vendor portfolio management

Education

CIPS certification

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

A multinational turnkey delivery and specialist technology provider managing multidisciplinary infrastructure, high-spec installations, and experiential technical projects across global markets and the Middle East.

Core Mandate

The Procurement Manager directs regional commercial buying, logistics strategy, and supply chain governance across fast-paced project delivery lifecycles. This individual functions as the primary authority for tier-1 supplier relations, commercial terms negotiation, working capital structuring, and end-to-end purchasing governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Dealmaking & Frameworks: Structure, negotiate, and formalize trade contracts, rate agreements, and commercial agreements with international and regional vendors to capture maximum value and cash advantages.
• Capital & Project Buying: Lead purchasing activities across Systems Integration (SI) programs and major site installations. Map project cash requirements, schedule phased supplier disbursements, and synchronize vendor obligations directly with client milestone billings.
• Bid & Pre-Contract Advisory: Advise business development and proposal teams on RFP cost models, providing intelligence on market lead times, technical procurement pricing, and commercial exposures.
• Distribution, Clearance & Site Inflow: Oversee port handling, cross-border customs processes, municipal compliance approvals, and logistics transfers to ensure materials arrive strictly aligned with on-site deployment schedules.
• Standards & Process Integrity: Ensure strict adherence to ISO guidelines and internal compliance rules, support audit exercises, and deliver regular performance tracking reports to executive management.
• GCC Sourcing: Coordinate procurement execution and trade partner networks across key regional locations, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

Target Background & Attributes

• Sector Exposure: Substantial background operating within Contracting, Systems Integration (SI), Extra-Low Voltage (ELV), Construction, or similar bid-and-deliver engineering environments. Background touches in experiential technology, media systems, or technical production serve as a valuable bonus.
• Track Record: 5+ years driving procurement operations in a comparable senior capacity, with proven experience supervising teams and leading significant vendor portfolios.
• Regional Market Insight: Direct experience managing regional supply routes, trade mechanics, and commercial practices across the UAE and the broader GCC.
• Accreditation: CIPS certification is strongly preferred.
• Systems Fluency: Deep familiarity with modern ERP environments, high-level Excel capability, and reporting analytics platforms (e.g., "Power BI").
• Core Competencies: Advanced commercial deal structuring, rigorous negotiation capabilities, and sharp contractual control.