Strategic Procurement Leader - Global EPC Programs

Mace Group; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace Group is seeking a Senior Procurement Advisory Manager to lead procurement across UAE and international markets. The role focuses on EPC and major construction packages, tendering, and contract negotiations, driving value and governance in a complex, mission-critical portfolio.

You will coordinate with legal, engineering, and project teams, mentor procurement professionals, and promote a safe, ethical, and sustainable sourcing approach across the region.

Qualifications

• Structured, proactive approach to problem solving is essential.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are required.
• Builds relationships and supports high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for EPC and major construction packages across UAE and international markets.
• Manage the RFP process, including tender documentation, contractor/consultant evaluation, and commercial negotiation.
• Liaise with legal, technical, and project teams to ensure contracts reflect project requirements and risk allocation.
• Support contract award recommendations and present findings to senior stakeholders and governance committees.
• Manage contractor relationships throughout the procurement lifecycle, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Monitor market trends, pricing, and contractor capacity across UAE and international markets to inform procurement strategy.
• Lead end-to-end procurement strategies, market engagement and tender processes.
• Manage supply chain performance, negotiations and recommendation reporting.
• Provide commercial, technical and market expertise, ensuring compliant, ethical procurement.
• Lead teams and stakeholders to deliver innovation, excellence and net zero outcomes.

Skills

Structured problem-solving

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

CIPS Level 4 Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mace Group is seeking a Senior Procurement Advisory Manager to lead procurement across UAE and international markets. The role focuses on EPC and major construction packages, tendering, and contract negotiations, driving value and governance in a complex, mission-critical portfolio.

You will coordinate with legal, engineering, and project teams, mentor procurement professionals, and promote a safe, ethical, and sustainable sourcing approach across the region.