Senior MEP Category Lead & Procurement Strategy

Azizi Developments; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UAE real estate developer is looking for a Category Manager (MEP) / Procurement Manager. This role requires strong expertise in MEP systems and strategic sourcing, with 12–18+ years of related experience. You will be responsible for developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement governance. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in engineering and proven experience managing high-value MEP packages. This position is based in Dubai and offers a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 12–18+ years of experience in MEP procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing.
• Proven experience managing high-value MEP packages for large-scale construction projects.
• Strong exposure to UAE / GCC MEP markets and vendor ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for MEP systems.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement for major MEP packages across multiple projects.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery, quality, and compliance metrics.

Skills

MEP systems expertise

Contract negotiation

Cost management

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

ERP / procurement systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics)

Job description

A leading UAE real estate developer is looking for a Category Manager (MEP) / Procurement Manager. This role requires strong expertise in MEP systems and strategic sourcing, with 12–18+ years of related experience. You will be responsible for developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement governance. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in engineering and proven experience managing high-value MEP packages. This position is based in Dubai and offers a competitive compensation package.