Senior Construction Procurement Lead (MEP & Subcontracts)

Advanced Search; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 20,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Guildhall is recruiting a Procurement Manager to join its commercial team in Kuwait, Head Office. The role focuses on procuring construction materials and specialist subcontract packages across large-scale projects.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or related field, 8–12 years' procurement experience with main contractors, and strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Fluency in English is required; GCC/Middle East experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8-12 years of procurement experience within the construction industry.
• Proven experience working for main contractors on large-scale building or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methodology, project sequencing, and site operations.
• Hands-on experience procuring specialist construction packages such as: MEP, Facade / Curtain Wall, Aluminium Works, Raised Flooring, and other specialist subcontract packages
• Demonstrated experience negotiating commercial agreements with specialist subcontractors and suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, tendering, commercial evaluations, and contract administration.
• Experience working closely with commercial, quantity surveying, and project delivery teams during live construction projects.
• Excellent negotiation, commercial, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Preferred Experience: Large-scale EPC, industrial, infrastructure, or major building projects.
• Preferred Experience: International or multinational contractor experience.
• Preferred Experience: GCC or Middle East project experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Procure construction materials and specialist subcontract packages for projects.
• Coordinate with commercial, contracts, engineering, and site teams to meet timelines and budget.
• Manage supplier negotiations and contract administration.
• Ensure procurement aligns with project specifications and quality standards.

Job description

Guildhall is recruiting a Procurement Manager to join its commercial team in Kuwait, Head Office. The role focuses on procuring construction materials and specialist subcontract packages across large-scale projects.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or related field, 8–12 years' procurement experience with main contractors, and strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Fluency in English is required; GCC/Middle East experience is advantageous.