Strategic Construction Procurement Lead

Rowad Modern Engineering; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Rowad Modern Engineering in Abu Dhabi is seeking a senior procurement professional to review contracts and lead strategic procurement decisions across projects. You will identify and prequalify UAE-based vendors, align procurement strategies with budgets and schedules, and resolve technical and commercial issues with suppliers.

The role requires a degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture and 6+ years in procurement within construction, with CIPS/PMP/CSCP preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 6+ years of procurement experience, preferably within the construction industry.
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier evaluation, and vendor management.
• Professional certification such as CIPS, PMP, or CSCP is preferred.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate contracts commercial terms and contract comparisons to support procurement decisions and provide strategic recommendations to management.
• Lead the identification evaluation and prequalification of qualified UAE-based vendors and suppliers ensuring competitive pricing quality compliance and project suitability.
• Develop and align project procurement strategies with management considering project requirements procurement schedules budgets risks and UAE market conditions.
• Lead the resolution of technical commercial and project-related issues with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely procurement and uninterrupted project progress.
• Prepare analyze and present monthly and quarterly procurement reports covering procurement progress vendor performance cost status risks challenges and recommended actions.
• Act as a senior procurement advisor to Project Management teams providing strategic guidance on procurement matters and proactively addressing risks and challenges throughout project execution.
• Monitor procurement performance against project budgets and schedules identifying potential delays cost impacts and supply risks and implementing appropriate mitigation measures.
• Support and mentor procurement team members ensuring compliance with procurement procedures project requirements and company standards.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier evaluation

Vendor management

Procurement strategy

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Job description

Rowad Modern Engineering in Abu Dhabi is seeking a senior procurement professional to review contracts and lead strategic procurement decisions across projects. You will identify and prequalify UAE-based vendors, align procurement strategies with budgets and schedules, and resolve technical and commercial issues with suppliers.

The role requires a degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture and 6+ years in procurement within construction, with CIPS/PMP/CSCP preferred.