Sr. Manager- Procurement

Larsen & Toubro; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking a Procurement Manager to develop project-specific procurement strategies and oversee the entire procurement process. This role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure compliance and quality standards while managing tendering and vendor relationships effectively.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation and procurement strategy skills.
• Experience in project management.
• Ability to monitor vendor performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with project goals.
• Manage the tendering process and vendor negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards.

Skills

Negotiation

Project Management

Risk Management

Vendor Performance Monitoring

Job description

Job Description

• Develop and implement project-specific procurement strategies aligned with project goals and corporate policies.
• Prepare procurement plans, including timelines, sourcing strategies, and budget estimates.
• Manage the tendering process for materials, equipment, and subcontracted services — from RFQ/RFP to bid evaluation and award.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions with vendors to secure the best value and minimize risk.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, technical requirements, and quality standards.
• Monitor vendor and supplier performance, addressing issues related to quality, cost, delivery, and service.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, logistics, and finance teams to coordinate purchasing activities.
• Oversee purchase order creation, approval workflows, and ERP system updates.
• Identify procurement risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards, legal requirements, and environmental/social governance (ESG) criteria.