Procurement Manager

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically competent Procurement Manager to lead all procurement activities across construction and industrial projects. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience, with proven expertise in international procurement and technical purchasing of large-scale equipment (not just consumables), including end-to-end management from specification and vendor engagement to delivery, commissioning support, and post-contract obligations. Key Responsibilities 1) Strategic & Operational Procurement Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with project schedules, budgets, and quality targets. Lead sourcing for long-lead and critical packages (e.g., MEP systems, HVAC chillers, large pumps/compressors, overhead cranes, fire protection systems, process equipment). Prepare and issue RFQs and RFPs with clear technical/commercial scopes, evaluation criteria, and submission templates. Conduct technical/commercial bid evaluations (tabulations, TCO/life-cycle costing), recommend awards, and secure approvals. Draft and issue Purchase Orders/Subcontracts, tracking milestones, documentation deliverables, and warranties. 2) EPC Contract Management Plan and manage procurement within EPC frameworks, coordinating with Engineering, Planning, QA/QC, HSE, and Construction. Control long-lead item workflows: vendor document schedules (MDR), ITPs, quality plans, FAT/SAT requirements, and spare parts lists. Ensure alignment of technical interfaces among packages and disciplines; manage engineering queries and deviations. Monitor vendor progress, expediting production and documentation to meet overall EPC schedule. 3) Back-to-Back Contracting (Flow-Down) Mirror main-contract obligations to suppliers/subcontractors, ensuring back-to-back coverage for scope, schedule, LDs, warranties, performance guarantees, IP/HSE/insurance, and confidentiality. Validate that commercial protections (e.g., Performance Bonds, Advance Payment Guarantees) and warranty periods are consistent with the main contract. 4) Subcontractor/Vendor Selection & Management Lead vendor prequalification (technical, financial, capacity, HSE) for local and international suppliers. Contribute to subcontractor selection with structured scoring matrices; run clarification and negotiation meetings. Maintain vendor KPIs (OTIF delivery, NCR rates, response times) and manage performance improvement plans. 5) Post-Contract Management & Expediting Execute post-award administration: kick-off meetings, issuance of vendor data requirements, and baseline delivery plans. Expedite engineering submittals, manufacturing, inspections, logistics, customs clearance, and site receiving. Coordinate FAT/SAT, punch-lists, O&M manuals, training, and handover dossiers. Requirements Required Qualifications & Skills • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferred), Supply Chain, or related field. • Fluency in English • 10+ years of procurement experience in construction/industrial projects, including 4+ years in a lead/managerial role. • Strong negotiation skills with a track record of closing advantageous commercial terms. • Demonstrated success in international technical procurement of large equipment and complex systems. • Strong command of Incoterms® 2020, international logistics, customs/HS codes, L/Cs, bank guarantees, insurances, and shipping documentation (B/L, AWB, COO, packing lists). • Proficiency with ERP procurement modules and advanced MS Excel; familiarity with planning tools and BI dashboards is a plus. • Working knowledge of FIDIC/GCC contracts; ability to implement back-to-back terms downstream. • Excellent negotiation, vendor management, documentation, and presentation skills. • Proven capability in dispute resolution, variation/change control, and post-contract administration. • Strong ethics, commercial acumen, and the ability to manage multiple packages under tight schedules. • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as project needs require.