Procurement Manager (MEP)

BESIX; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Construct seeks a Senior MEP Procurement Leader to oversee procurement across tenders and awarded projects in the Middle East. You will lead a team of six, drive governance, secure pricing for tender estimates, and align with corporate sourcing objectives.

You will manage RFQs to final awards, develop vendor strategies, review tender docs, and negotiate major subcontracts while ensuring risk controls and collaboration with Engineering and Operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• MCIPS/CIPS preferred but not mandatory.
• Minimum 12 years in MEP procurement in GCC contracting.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead all MEP RFQ issuance price collection scope alignment and commercial clarifications at tender stage.
• Review tender documents (specifications drawings BoQs) and highlight technical and commercial risks to Tender and Engineering teams.
• Develop procurement strategies for major MEP packages per category (HVAC electrical ELV plumbing etc.).
• Maintain and update the approved vendor database and preferred bidder lists.
• Drive technical and commercial alignment between Engineering Procurement and Operations.
• Ensure correct contractual risk provisions (back-to-back with Main Contract and Golden Rules).
• Lead negotiation and award process of major MEP subcontracts and supplier packages post-award.
• Drive cost benchmarking price analysis and best technical-economic solutions.
• Work closely with Commercial and Engineering teams to close gaps address exceptions and ensure governance compliance.
• Manage supplier performance quality delivery reliability and scope compliance across awarded projects.
• Provide coaching guidance and performance management for six procurement staff.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Procurement governance

Vendor management

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

MCIPS / CIPS certification

Job description

To lead and manage the MEP Procurement function across tenders and awarded projects. The role is responsible for managing a team of six assuring consistent procurement governance across the Middle East region obtaining pricing for tender estimates (mechanical electrical ELV BMS HVAC wet services fire etc.) reviewing tender documentation during bid stage developing vendor strategies and executing the full procurement cycle once projects are awarded (from RFQs to selection technical-commercial alignment negotiation and final award). The role ensures alignment with corporate governance commercial risk appetite and company strategic sourcing objectives.

• Routine Jobs:
  • Lead all MEP RFQ issuance price collection scope alignment and commercial clarifications at tender stage.
  • Review tender documents (specifications drawings BoQs) and highlight technical and commercial risks to Tender and Engineering teams.
  • Develop procurement strategies for major MEP packages per category (HVAC electrical ELV plumbing etc.).
  • Maintain and update the approved vendor database and preferred bidder lists.
  • Drive technical and commercial alignment between Engineering Procurement and Operations.
  • Ensure correct contractual risk provisions (back-to-back with Main Contract and Golden Rules).
  • Lead negotiation and award process of major MEP subcontracts and supplier packages post-award.
  • Drive cost benchmarking price analysis and best technical-economic solutions.
  • Work closely with Commercial and Engineering teams to close gaps address exceptions and ensure governance compliance.
  • Manage supplier performance quality delivery reliability and scope compliance across awarded projects.
  • Provide coaching guidance and performance management for six procurement staff.
• Weekly / Monthly Jobs:
  • Weekly tender procurement status update to Bid Manager.
  • Weekly awarded project procurement status update to Procurement Manager Middle East.
  • Monthly team performance and workload balancing review.
  • Weekly site visits to discuss procurement status with operations teams.

Skills and Competencies:

• Flexibility Adapt between office-based and site-based depending on business needs.
• Hard Work & Ownership Deliver results; focus on output not hours.
• Accountability Ownership of deadlines and proactive risk identification.
• Trust & Respect Transparent communication and collaboration.
• Bias for Action Progress over perfection; maintain momentum.
• Continuous Improvement Feedback-driven mindset and constant learning.

Qualifications :

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (preferred).
• MCIPS / CIPS certification preferred but not mandatory.
• Minimum 12 years in MEP procurement in GCC contracting.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership / team lead role.

Additional Information :

Six Construct is guided by our core values of respect excellence co-creation passion and unity. Our values are at the heart of everything we do creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued secure and motivated to reach their full potential.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time