Procurement Manager

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Plan and procure materials using project requirements, BOMs, BOQs, drawings, production schedules, and stock availability.
• Source and evaluate suppliers; obtain and compare quotations; negotiate commercial terms; and issue purchase orders.
• Procure steel, fabrication, electrical, HVAC, cable, hardware, welding, fastener, paint, and project-specific materials.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Production, Stores, Projects, Finance, and Management to ensure materials are available on time.
• Monitor supplier production, delivery schedules, material quality, shortages, and pending orders; resolve supplier issues.
• Develop local and international supplier networks and identify alternative suppliers or materials.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and delivery schedules to support savings and deadlines.
• Manage stock levels, consumption, reorder points, excess and obsolete inventory, physical stock checks, and reconciliation with ERP records.
• Control material receipt, issue, transfer, and documentation; coordinate accurate records with Stores.
• Analyze procurement and inventory data, ensure policy and budget compliance, and prepare management reports.

Qualifications and experience

• MBA in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Additional professional procurement or supply chain qualification/course is described as required/preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in steel manufacturing, steel fabrication, engineering, or a similar industrial company.
• Strong practical knowledge of steel, fabrication, electrical, mechanical, and project-related materials.
• Proven experience in procurement, supplier management, negotiation, inventory control, and stock management.
• Understanding of the supply chain from planning and procurement through delivery, storage, consumption, and reconciliation.
• Hands-on ERP/procurement-system and MS Excel experience.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills; able to manage multiple projects and urgent needs on tight schedules.

Preferred product experience

• Experience with procurement and supply chain for generator enclosures, telecom shelters, railway shelters, battery cabinets, modular data center shelters, steel structures, fabricated enclosures, or other engineered steel and electrical products is preferred.

Compensation

• Pay is AED 8,000–10,000 per month.

Workplace

• Work location is in person.