Procurement Manager with construction background

Al Sahraa Recruitment Services; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 335,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Sahraa Recruitment Services is seeking a highly experienced Procurement Manager for a full‑time, on‑site role in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will manage procurement for construction materials, equipment, and services across multiple projects, leveraging extensive industry knowledge.

With a minimum of 15 years in procurement (preferably in construction), you will lead supplier negotiations, contract management, and budgeting in collaboration with project teams and finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field is required.
• Engineering degree is also required (preferred for technical procurement).
• CPP/MCPP certifications are considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of materials, equipment and services for construction projects.
• Source and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships.
• Review and approve purchase orders in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Monitor market trends and prices to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Work closely with project managers to determine project requirements and ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment.
• Collaborate with the finance team to manage budget and track expenses related to procurement activities.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations of suppliers and make recommendations for improvements.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders including project managers engineers and other team members.

Skills

Procurement processes

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement software

Job description

• Permanent
• Job Title: Procurement Manager
• Immediate joining only
• work location: Abu Dhabi
• Salary

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Manager with a background in construction. manufacturing and transport industry to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the procurement process for all construction materials equipment and services required for our projects. This is a full-time permanent position based in Abu Dhabi.

Key Responsibilities:

• - Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of materials equipment and services for construction projects.
• - Source and evaluate potential suppliers negotiate contracts and agreements and manage supplier relationships.
• - Review and approve purchase orders ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• - Monitor market trends and prices to identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• - Work closely with project managers to determine project requirements and ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment.
• - Collaborate with the finance team to manage budget and track expenses related to procurement activities.
• - Conduct regular performance evaluations of suppliers and make recommendations for improvements.
• - Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement.
• - Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders including project managers engineers and other team members.

Qualifications and Skills:

• - Bachelors degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• - Minimum of 15 years of experience in procurement preferably in the construction industry.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field is required.
  Certification in CPPM (Certified Professional Procurement Manager) or CPP (Certified Purchasing Professional) is considered a plus.
• - Strong knowledge of procurement processes contract negotiation and supplier management.
• - Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• - Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• - Proficient in Microsoft Office and procurement software.
• - Knowledge of local and international procurement laws and regulations.
• - Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• - Fluency in English both written and spoken.