Procurement Manager

GRG India; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

GRG India is seeking a seasoned Procurement Manager to lead regional buying, logistics strategy, and supply chain governance across UAE and GCC project lifecycles. You will oversee tier-1 supplier relations, contract terms, and end-to-end purchasing governance.

Key duties include structuring commercial deals, leading capital and site purchases, advising on RFPs, and ensuring on-time material arrivals. Proficiency with ERP systems, Excel, and Power BI is essential, along with ISO compliance and

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement leadership experience in contracting, SI/ELV or construction environments.
• 5+ years in senior procurement roles with team supervision.
• Regional UAE/GCC market knowledge and supplier networks.
• CIPS certification preferred and beneficial.
• Strong ERP, Excel, and reporting tool skills (Power BI).
• ISO compliance and governance experience.

Responsibilities

• Structure, negotiate, and formalize trade contracts and price frameworks with regional vendors.
• Lead purchasing for systems integration programs and major site installations.
• Advise on RFP costs, market timing, and commercial exposures.
• Oversee cross-border logistics, customs, and on-site material inflow.
• Establish vendor performance benchmarks and onboarding processes.
• Ensure ISO compliance, audit readiness, and regular executive reporting.

Skills

Commercial deal structuring

Negotiation

Vendor management

Procurement governance

ERP fluency

Excel reporting

Power BI

Education

CIPS certification

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Organizational Context

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.
• Vendor Ecosystem Oversight: Establish performance benchmarks, manage vendor onboarding due diligence, steer operational reviews, and resolve high-stakes vendor disputes.
• 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.