Senior Cost Manager - Procurement

Turner & Townsend; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management consultancy in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Cost Manager Procurement. This role involves overseeing the entire procurement process, managing documentation, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with teams to ensure project success. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering, with 8-10 years of UAE experience in procurement and managing large-scale projects over AED 500 million.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in Procurement/Tendering/Quantity surveying.
• Relevant experience with large-scale developers/consultants/contractors in UAE.
• Experience managing projects valued over AED 500 million.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the procurement process from inception to completion.
• Coordinate bidder list management and onboarding of contractors.
• Compile and develop comprehensive tender documents for various packages.
• Manage the full tender cycle including issuance and post-tender clarifications.

Skills

Procurement management

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Tender document preparation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

The Senior Cost Manager Procurement will oversee the entire procurement process from project inception to completion ensuring costeffective strategies compliance and longterm value. This role involves managing procurement documentation negotiating contracts and collaborating with project teams to maintain timelines budgets and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Bidder List Management and assistance of onboarding of New Contractors/Consultants:
• Coordinate the end-to-end process of adding new contractors and consultants across all client projects including gathering documentation arranging site visits and preparing assessment reports for management approval.
• Assist in preparing list of recommended bidder for all packages coordinate with the tendering team status updates are tracked.
• Maintain an up-to-date log of ongoing and completed bidder list activities for transparency and reporting.
• Liaise with the supplier management team to ensure timely registration and activation of newly added vendors.
• Assist management to apply effective vendor management practices supported by a strong network and understanding of the UAE contractor and consultant market.
• Initiate and support the procurement process by compiling and developing comprehensive tender documents for Prime Cost and Provisional Sum packages.
• Coordinate with the team to manage the full tender cycle including issuance addendums and post-tender clarifications through the tendering Portal.
• Evaluate received tenders and assist management with detailed comparisons and follow-up investigations as required.
• Support management in organizing and conducting meetings with vendors for tender clarifications and negotiations.
• Oversee internal approval workflows and ensure a smooth and timely handover of all tender-related documents to relevant project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies procedures and project timeline.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering is a must.
• UAE experience is a must.
• A minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in Procurement/Tendering/Quantity surveying.
• Relevant experience with large-scale real estate developers/Consultant/Contractors in UAE.
• Experience of managing large projects valued over AED 500 million.
• Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent qualification is preferred.

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Fulltime