Senior Cost Manager - Procurement

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

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a Senior Cost Manager Procurement in Abu Dhabi to oversee the entire procurement process for large-scale projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering and extensive experience in procuring and managing contracts in the UAE market for projects exceeding AED 500 million. This full-time role also requires excellent negotiation skills and effective vendor management across multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of experience in Procurement/Tendering/Quantity surveying.
• Relevant experience with large scale real estate developers/consultants/contractors.
• Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the procurement process ensuring compliance and value.
• Manage documentation and negotiate contracts with stakeholders.
• Coordinate the end-to-end process for adding new contractors and vendors.

Skills

Procurement management

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Tender evaluation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

Tools

Tendering portal

Job description

Senior Cost Manager Procurement will oversee the entire procurement process from project inception to completion ensuring cost‑effective strategies compliance and long‑term 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 bidders 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/consultants/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:

Full‑time