Procurement Manager - Construction Consultancy

J10 Consulting; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-national consultancy seeks an experienced Procurement Manager for their Dubai office. The role will involve overseeing procurement activities, managing supplier relationships, and developing strategies to enhance project delivery. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in engineering consultancy and a proven ability to lead procurement initiatives within a multi-disciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of procurement experience, ideally in engineering consultancy.
• Strong understanding of consultancy operating models.
• Demonstrated experience in tendering and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement efforts across projects, ensuring alignment with objectives.
• Develop sourcing strategies and tendering processes.
• Manage relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and reliability.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Commercial Acumen

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Quantity Surveying

CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent professional procurement qualification

Tools

ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Our Multi National Consultancy client has a new requirement for a well experienced Procurement Manager to join their team in Dubai to work on new projects in the Emirates. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Procurement Manager working for recognised supervision consultants or PMC Companies. This role is available for immediate joining and is an initial 3 month contract position hire as an outsource, employed by J10 Consulting. Key Responsibilities: The Procurement Manager will lead and oversee procurement activities, supporting both internal operational needs and project-specific requirements. The role is key to driving value, ensuring compliance, and delivering procurement strategies that support the company’s multi-disciplinary consultancy model. • Lead procurement efforts across consultancy projects and internal operations, ensuring alignment with project timelines and business objectives. • Work closely with technical teams to understand scope of services and translate project requirements into effective sourcing strategies. • Manage procurement for subcontracted services, external consultants, specialist vendors, and project-related resources. • Develop and implement procurement plans, sourcing strategies, and tendering processes for multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy projects. • Lead commercial evaluations and negotiations, ensuring contracts and terms are compliant, robust, and commercially advantageous. • Build and manage relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors to ensure quality, reliability, and performance. • Maintain procurement governance and documentation in line with internal policies and ISO standards. • Support the finance team with accurate cost forecasts, purchase order management, and reconciliation of supplier invoices. • Leverage the company’s global presence and supplier network to enhance sourcing strategies, ensure timely delivery, and drive cost efficiencies across multiple regions and projects. • Monitor market trends and provide insights to inform strategic sourcing and cost optimisation initiatives. • Work cross-functionally with legal, finance, bids, project delivery, and leadership teams to manage risk and ensure procurement excellence.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Quantity Surveying, or related field. (Engineering background is an advantage but not essential.) • Minimum of 6–8 years of procurement experience, ideally within an engineering consultancy or professional services environment. • CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent professional procurement qualification • Strong understanding of the consultancy operating model, including fee-based services, subcontracting, and multi-project delivery. • Demonstrated experience in tendering, contract negotiation, and supplier management. • Familiarity with commercial terms, legal clauses, and consultancy-specific contract structures (e.g., lump sum, time & materials). • Proficiency in ERP or procurement systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle). • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance cost, quality, and risk • Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work cross-functionally with technical, project, legal, and finance teams. • Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities across projects. • Professional, ethical, and solution-focused approach to procurement challenges