Procurement Manager Retail Fit out

Black Pearl Consult; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the full procurement function for retail fit-out projects, overseeing sourcing strategy, supplier management, cost control, and procurement operations.

This role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure timely procurement of high-quality materials and services while optimizing costs and maintaining compliance with company policies and project timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Minimum 3–5 years of procurement experience with at least 2 years in a managerial or lead role.
• Professional procurement certifications are an added advantage.
• Strong expertise in supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and strategic sourcing.
• Proven ability to manage procurement budgets and deliver cost savings.
• Solid understanding of procurement best practices, compliance, and governance.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end procurement process for all projects, from planning and sourcing through purchase, delivery, and close-out.
• Review, approve, and oversee material requisitions (MRs) in line with approved project budgets and timelines.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize cost, quality, lead time, and supplier performance.
• Evaluate, shortlist, and manage suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with technical, commercial, and quality requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, lead times, and payment terms for materials and subcontracted works.
• Approve and issue purchase orders (POs) and ensure accurate documentation and internal communication.
• Monitor and track material procurement status from order placement to delivery.
• Coordinate with design, production, estimation, finance, and project management teams to align procurement activities with project needs.
• Identify alternative materials and suppliers to improve cost efficiency, availability, and lead times.
• Oversee procurement budgets and cost control, ensuring alignment with approved project financials.
• Prepare procurement reports, forecasts, and cost analyses for senior management review.
• Manage supplier performance and audits/site visits as required.
• Ensure timely submission of payment requests to Finance and senior management.
• Oversee procurement approvals in line with company policies and governance standards.
• Ensure continuity of production by coordinating procurement-related machine maintenance and critical material availability.
• Lead, guide, and support the procurement team (if applicable).

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 01/06/2026

The Procurement Manager will lead and manage the full procurement function for retail fit-out projects, overseeing sourcing strategy, supplier management, cost control, and procurement operations. This role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure timely procurement of high-quality materials and services while optimizing costs and maintaining compliance with company policies and project timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end procurement process for all projects, from planning and sourcing through purchase, delivery, and close-out.
• Review, approve, and oversee material requisitions (MRs) in line with approved project budgets and timelines.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize cost, quality, lead time, and supplier performance.
• Evaluate, shortlist, and manage suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with technical, commercial, and quality requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, lead times, and payment terms for materials and subcontracted works (e.g., metal fabrication, acrylic works, printing, specialized finishes).
• Approve and issue purchase orders (POs) and ensure accurate documentation and internal communication.
• Monitor and track material procurement status from order placement to delivery at factory or project sites.
• Coordinate closely with design, production, estimation, finance, and project management teams to align procurement activities with project needs.
• Identify alternative materials and suppliers to improve cost efficiency, availability, and lead times without compromising quality.
• Oversee procurement budgets and cost control, ensuring alignment with approved project financials.
• Prepare procurement reports, forecasts, and cost analyses for senior management review.
• Manage supplier performance, maintain and enhance supplier databases, and conduct supplier audits or site visits as required.
• Ensure timely submission of payment requests to Finance and senior management with complete and accurate documentation.
• Oversee procurement approvals in line with company policies and governance standards.
• Ensure continuity of production by coordinating procurement-related machine maintenance and critical material availability.
• Lead, guide, and support the procurement team (if applicable), ensuring best practices and continuous improvement in procurement processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of procurement experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial or lead role, preferably within the retail fit-out industry.
• Professional procurement certifications are an added advantage.
• Strong expertise in supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and strategic sourcing.
• Proven ability to manage procurement budgets and deliver cost savings.
• Solid understanding of procurement best practices, compliance, and governance.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

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