Procurement Manager - Real Estate/ Facilities Management DISTINGUISHED REAL ESTATE

The Procurement Manager oversees all procurement activities within the assigned business unit, ensuring effective cost control, contract compliance, claims resolution, and alignment with procurement objectives throughout the projects lifecycle. The role plays a key part in safeguarding project margins, mitigating risk, and supporting the financial and operational integrity of the business unit, while adhering to the company’s broader commercial governance framework. This position is vital to the strategic execution of real estate, special projects, F&B and infrastructure portfolios across the group.

• 10+ years of commercial experience in real estate development projects, Facilities Management, F&B, Retail etc.
• At least 3–5 years in an FM commercial management role within the UAE or GCC – Required
• Hands-on experience in managing multiple contracts and cost control frameworks simultaneously

Strategic Procurement Management

· Lead and manage procurement activities for DRE, FM, OA, F&B outlets, professional services and special projects

· Develop and implement sourcing strategies tailored to each business unit's operational needs

· Build and maintain supplier relationships and negotiate favourable commercial/payment terms

· Conduct market research to identify new suppliers, cost-saving opportunities and innovative procurement practices

Team Leadership & Cross-Department Collaboration

• Lead quantity surveyors, contract administrators, and procurement personnel assigned to the business unit
• Liaise with project managers, legal teams, finance, and HOD’s to align operational execution with commercial protocols

· Embed a culture of transparency, audit readiness, and cost consciousness across the team

· Allocate workload based on business priorities and ensure team alignment with company and department goals.

· Build cross-functional working relationships with department heads and key stakeholders

· Build and lead a high performing team with expertise in their respective domains, fostering a culture of excellence and service oriented delivery

Policy Development

· Develop and enforce procurement policies and procedures in alignment with the company’s decentralization strategy

· Implement systems and controls to track purchases, contract compliance, and supplier performance

· Standardize procurement processes across business units to ensure consistency and transparency

Commercial Management & Budget Oversight

• Oversee budget planning, cost tracking, and procurement spend analysis for assigned business units
• Evaluate total cost of ownership (TCO) in procurement decisions
• Support departments with vendor selection, RFPs, contract negotiation, and tendering processes.
• Implement and monitor commercial strategies for projects under the assigned business unit

Contract Administration, Compliance & Risk Management

• Manage main and subcontractor agreements to ensure compliance with legal and commercial terms
• Monitor variations, EOTs, and commercial correspondence across all project contracts
• Support drafting, review, and execution of subcontractor and supplier agreements
• Evaluate, prepare, and respond to claims, including variations, time impact assessments, and dispute resolution support
• Maintain commercial risk registers and support mitigation strategies
• Ensure timely documentation and defensible contract positions on all active matters
• Design and implement standardized supplier onboarding procedures, ensuring alignment and compliance with procurement policies across all business units and entities