Procurement Manager
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About the Role
LEFTFIELD SOLUTIONS is hiring a Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end procurement across construction, contracting, fit-out, MEP, civil works, and facilities management. The role requires 5-8 years of UAE construction procurement experience and strong tendering capability.
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Responsibilities
- Lead procurement activities across construction, fit out, MEP, civil works, and facility management projects
- Develop sourcing strategies aligned to project timelines, cost targets, and business objectives
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers
- Maintain and continuously enhance a robust and compliant vendor database
- Monitor market trends, pricing benchmarks, and supply risks to inform procurement decisions
- Lead end to end tendering processes including RFQs, RFPs, and competitive bids
- Manage tender clarifications, site visits, and stakeholder coordination
- Evaluate technical and commercial submissions and prepare recommendation reports
- Negotiate commercial terms, pricing structures, delivery timelines, and contractual obligations
- Oversee contract drafting, award, and administration in collaboration with legal and project teams
- Ensure timely procurement of construction materials, FF&E, MEP equipment, and specialised project requirements
- Conduct cost analysis, benchmarking, and spend reviews to optimise procurement outcomes
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain, or related field
- 5 8 years of experience in procurement within construction, contracting, or fit out environments
- Proven expertise in tendering, contract negotiation, and commercial management
- Strong knowledge of UAE construction market and supplier landscape
- Professional certifications (CIPS, CPSM or equivalent) preferred
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Overview
- We are hiring a Procurement Manager to lead end to end procurement across construction, contracting, fit out, MEP, civil works, facilities management, and project based requirements.
- This role is suited to a commercially strong procurement professional with solid UAE construction market experience, strong tendering capability, and the ability to work closely with project, technical, commercial, legal, and supply chain stakeholders.
Procurement Strategy & Sourcing
- Lead procurement activities across construction, fit out, MEP, civil works, and facility management projects
- Develop sourcing strategies aligned to project timelines, cost targets, and business objectives
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers
- Maintain and continuously enhance a robust and compliant vendor database
- Monitor market trends, pricing benchmarks, and supply risks to inform procurement decisions
Tendering & Contracting
- Lead end to end tendering processes including RFQs, RFPs, and competitive bids
- Manage tender clarifications, site visits, and stakeholder coordination
- Evaluate technical and commercial submissions and prepare recommendation reports
- Negotiate commercial terms, pricing structures, delivery timelines, and contractual obligations
- Oversee contract drafting, award, and administration in collaboration with legal and project teams
Project Procurement & Delivery
- Ensure timely procurement of construction materials, FF&E, MEP equipment, and specialised project requirements
- Align procurement plans with project schedules and milestones
- Monitor supplier and contractor performance to ensure delivery commitments are met
- Resolve procurement related challenges impacting project execution
Commercial Management & Cost Optimisation
- Conduct cost analysis, benchmarking, and spend reviews to optimise procurement outcomes
- Identify value engineering opportunities and cost saving initiatives
- Support budget planning, forecasting, and expenditure tracking
- Evaluate variation orders, claims, and commercial risks
Supplier Relationship & Governance
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and contractors
- Drive supplier performance management, including KPIs, service levels, and compliance
- Manage supplier onboarding, prequalification, and documentation requirements
- Resolve supplier disputes and ensure adherence to contractual and regulatory obligations
Value Creation
- Deliver measurable cost savings and enhanced procurement efficiency
- Improve supplier performance, reliability, and contract compliance
- Strengthen procurement governance, transparency, and risk management
- Enable timely and successful project delivery through proactive procurement planning
- Drive continuous improvement in sourcing strategies and market intelligence
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain, or related field
- Professional certifications (CIPS, CPSM or equivalent) preferred
- 5–8 years’ experience in procurement within construction, contracting, or fit out environments
- Proven expertise in tendering, contract negotiation, and commercial management
- Strong knowledge of UAE construction market and supplier landscape
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