Senior Construction Procurement & Sourcing Specialist

Aldar; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead spend reviews, rate assessments and contractor performance across Abu Dhabi projects. You will implement strategic sourcing frameworks and maintain continuity to support the business.

The role requires strong vendor management, market research, and cost estimation skills, with a bachelor’s degree in engineering or contract management and 6+ years of leadership in procurement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of experience in leading a procurement/sourcing function.
• Experience in reviewing spend, contractor performance and supplier qualifications.
• Strong understanding of construction costs, rate analysis and cost estimation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the review Prequalification of consultants, contractors and service providers and classifying them based on expertise and criteria.
• Manage Aldar approved vendors list for pricing enquiries and market rate references.
• Adopt strategic sourcing for typical products required on Aldar Projects (tiles, joinery, A/Cs, white goods).
• Obtain EOIs from shortlisted vendors for works or services.
• Maintain construction contract vendor lists and prequalifications.
• Conduct market research for innovative designs and solutions.
• Coordinate with the Department of Economy for vendor activities within trade licenses.
• Assist in monitoring main sub-contractor performance in contracts.
• Conduct spend analysis by category and vendor in collaboration with AVP – Strategic Sourcing.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Vendor Management

Spend Analysis

Procurement

Contract Management

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering or contract management

Tools

Excel

Database

Estimating Software

Job description

Aldar is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead spend reviews, rate assessments and contractor performance across Abu Dhabi projects. You will implement strategic sourcing frameworks and maintain continuity to support the business.

The role requires strong vendor management, market research, and cost estimation skills, with a bachelor’s degree in engineering or contract management and 6+ years of leadership in procurement.