Procurement Manager

Description

Our client is a large-scale UAE-based integrated facilities management and operational support services company, managing high-volume residential and workforce communities (25,000+). The organization delivers end-to-end solutions across accommodation management, catering operations, laundry services, maintenance, and soft/hard FM support. With a strong operational footprint and large resident occupancy, the business operates at enterprise scale with complex procurement and supply chain requirements. They are recognized for operational excellence, infrastructure capability, and delivering mission-critical support services across multiple business functions.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement operations across food supplies, operational consumables, maintenance materials, and accommodation support services. This is a leadership role requiring strong commercial judgment, supplier negotiation capability, inventory planning expertise, and deep operational procurement experience within high-volume environments.

Key responsibilities

Strategic procurement & sourcing
Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with operational goals
Lead sourcing, RFQs, tenders, commercial negotiations, and contract finalization
Identify and onboard reliable regional and international suppliers
Secure competitive pricing, strong commercial terms, and supply continuity

Category management
Manage procurement across:

• Food & catering
  Fresh fruits & vegetables
  Dry grocery / staple commodities
  Rice, flour, pulses, oils, spices
  Dairy, poultry, eggs, chilled & frozen products
  Food packaging and catering consumables
  Bulk sourcing for industrial catering operations
• Operational supplies
  Laundry consumables & linen
  Staff uniforms / PPE
  Cleaning chemicals & hygiene products
  MEP / maintenance consumables
  Furniture & accommodation operational supplies

Vendor & supply chain management
Build and manage approved supplier networks
Monitor vendor quality, pricing, service, and delivery KPIs
Establish alternate sourcing channels for risk mitigation
Ensure procurement compliance with operational and safety standards

Planning / inventory / cost control
Partner with operations teams on demand forecasting
Optimize stock levels and reduce wastage
Lead spend analysis and procurement cost-saving initiatives
Strengthen purchasing governance and procurement controls

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement / Supply Chain / Business / related field
• CIPS / CPSM / CSCP preferred
• 8–12+ years procurement experience
• 4+ years in leadership capacity
• Strong background in Facilities Management / Catering / Hospitality / Camp Operations / Industrial Laundry
• UAE supplier market exposure strongly preferred
• ERP experience (SAP / Oracle / Dynamics preferred)
• Strong commercial negotiation and analytical skills

Benefits

Salary: AED 20,000 – 25,000 per month + other benefits by the company & labour law