Project Procurement Manager (Main Contractor / PMC / Developer)

Confidential Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking an experienced Project Procurement Manager to lead procurement for large-scale construction and development projects from planning through completion.

The role requires extensive experience with main contractors, PMCs, or real estate developers on major projects across residential, commercial, or infrastructure sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, quantity surveying, or related field.
• Master's degree or professional procurement certification (CIPS, CPSM, MCIPS) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project procurement strategies aligned with project timelines and budgets.
• Prepare procurement schedules and procurement plans.
• Identify long-lead items and critical procurement packages to mitigate risks.
• Coordinate procurement with design, engineering, planning, and construction teams.
• Prepare RFQs, RFPs, tender documentation, and bid evaluations.
• Conduct commercial and technical analysis of bids from suppliers/subcontractors.
• Lead negotiations to achieve optimal terms and conditions.
• Recommend suppliers/subcontractors for management approval.
• Draft and administer procurement contracts, POs, and framework agreements.
• Maintain a network of approved suppliers and subcontractors.
• Evaluate supplier performance for quality and compliance.
• Conduct supplier audits and prequalification assessments.
• Resolve supplier performance issues and disputes.
• Cost Control & Commercial Management: monitor budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Project Coordination: support milestones, deliveries, and stakeholder updates.
• Leadership & Team Management: mentor procurement engineers, buyers, and officers.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Vendor management

Contract negotiations

ERP systems

Budgeting

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field

Tools

FIDIC

SAP

Oracle

Job description

The Project Procurement Manager is responsible for leading and managing all procurement activities for large-scale construction and development projects from planning through project completion. The role ensures the timely sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, award, and administration of subcontract packages, materials, equipment, and services while achieving cost, quality, and schedule objectives.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with Main Contractors, Project Management Consultants (PMC), or Real Estate Developers on major construction projects, including residential, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, infrastructure, or industrial developments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement project procurement strategies aligned with project timelines and budgets.
• Prepare detailed procurement schedules and procurement plans.
• Identify long-lead items and critical procurement packages to mitigate project risks.
• Coordinate procurement activities with project, commercial, engineering, and construction teams.
• Prepare and manage RFQs, RFPs, tender documentation, and bid evaluations.
• Conduct commercial and technical analysis of supplier and subcontractor bids.
• Lead negotiations to achieve optimum commercial terms and contract conditions.
• Recommend suppliers and subcontractors for management approval.
• Draft and administer procurement contracts, purchase orders, and framework agreements.
• Develop and maintain a strong network of approved suppliers and subcontractors.
• Evaluate supplier performance and ensure compliance with quality and project requirements.
• Conduct supplier audits and prequalification assessments.
• Resolve supplier performance issues and contractual disputes.

Cost Control & Commercial Management

• Ensure procurement activities are executed within approved budgets.
• Identify cost-saving and value engineering opportunities.
• Support project teams with procurement-related claims, variations, and contract negotiations.
• Monitor procurement expenditure and provide regular reporting to management.

Project Coordination

• Work closely with design, engineering, planning, and construction teams to ensure procurement milestones are achieved.
• Monitor material deliveries and subcontractor mobilization schedules.
• Ensure procurement activities support overall project delivery objectives.
• Participate in project meetings and provide procurement status updates.
• Identify procurement risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and governance requirements.
• Maintain adherence to local regulations, contractual obligations, and ethical procurement practices.
• Support ESG, sustainability, and supplier diversity initiatives where applicable.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor procurement engineers, buyers, and procurement officers.
• Establish performance objectives and KPIs for procurement team members.
• Promote continuous improvement and best procurement practices.

Requirements:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Master's degree or professional procurement certification (CIPS, CPSM, MCIPS) is an advantage.

Experience

• 10–15+ years of procurement experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure, or real estate development.
• Minimum 5 years in a managerial procurement role.
• Proven experience with:
• Main Contractors
• Project Management Consultants (PMC)
• Experience managing procurement for projects valued at AED 200M+ is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement processes, and supply chain management.
• Experience with FIDIC contracts and subcontract administration.
• Strong negotiation and commercial management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar procurement platforms.
• Excellent analytical, budgeting, and reporting skills.