Procurement Manager( interior Design)

Position Purpose

Core Focus Areas

• High-End Product Sourcing (FF&E & Finishes)Identify and source premium materials, finishes, and FF&E items aligned with the design intent and project specifications.
• Develop and maintain relationships with high-end suppliers, manufacturers from global markets (e.g., Italy, Turkey, India, China, and Europe).
• Ensure product quality, design consistency, and material authenticity.
• Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, pricing, reliability, and compliance with company standards.Project-Based Procurement Planning Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Design Teams, and FF&E Specialists to create detailed procurement schedules and material submittal plans.
• Align all purchases with approved BOQs, project budgets, and timelines.Track procurement against project milestones and critical paths, anticipating and resolving potential delays.Lead negotiations and contract finalizations for vendors and service providers.
• Maintain transparency on project cost forecasting and ensure alignment with financial controls.Logistics Oversight and Delivery Coordination Oversee international and local shipments, including freight forwarding, customs clearance, and delivery scheduling.Coordinate between suppliers, logistics partners, and warehouse teams to ensure timely and damage-free deliveries.
• Supervise all inbound and outbound material documentation, inventory logs, and supplier invoices.
• Ensure full ERP utilization for purchase tracking, delivery status, and financial reconciliation.
• Implement and monitor material delivery KPIs (lead time, cost variance, delivery accuracy).
• Manage the entire procurement cycle for multiple concurrent interior design and fit-out projects.Evaluate and prequalify suppliers based on material specialization, reliability, and financial stability.Prepare RFQs, compare technical and commercial bids, and recommend optimal vendors.
• Coordinate directly with the FF&E and Design teams to ensure product compliance with specifications.Manage vendor contracts, payment terms, and performance evaluations.
• Optimize cost savings through strategic negotiation while maintaining luxury quality standards.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global sourcing trends, alternative materials, and sustainable options.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical sourcing standards, and UAE import/export regulations.
• Provide regular procurement progress reports to management and project leads.

Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor’s

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• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Interior Design industry (preferred),7–10 years of proven experience in high-end, project-based procurement.
• Demonstrated experience sourcing from international markets (Italy, Turkey, India, China, and Europe),Comprehensive understanding of freight forwarding, customs processes, and local delivery logistics, ERP proficiency—preferably Epicor or equivalent system.
• Excellent negotiation, vendor management, and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of project budgets, lead times, and critical path tracking.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and proactively resolve issues.