Job Description

Category Manager - MEP / Procurement Manager - Azizi Developments - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
Category Manager - MEP / Procurement Manager job in Dubai with Azizi Developments, leading category-level procurement strategy for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems across large-scale residential, commercial, mixed-use, and high-rise developments. This Dubai-based leadership role focuses on strategic sourcing, cost optimization, supplier performance, and governance across complex MEP packages.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Construction
Function: Purchasing Procurement
Salary: 30000-45000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for MEP systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, firefighting, ELV, and specialist systems
• Establish preferred supplier frameworks, rate contracts, and long-term agreements
• Drive standardization, value engineering, and lifecycle cost optimization initiatives
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and cost drivers within the MEP category
• Oversee end-to-end procurement for major MEP packages across multiple projects
• Lead RFQs and RFPs, conduct technical and commercial evaluations, and manage high-value negotiations
• Finalize vendor selection, contracts, payment terms, warranties, and service-level agreements
• Ensure procurement activities align with project timelines, budgets, and cash flow plans
• Partner with MEP engineers, project managers, design consultants, quantity surveyors, and finance teams
• Manage relationships with key suppliers, OEMs, subcontractors, and system integrators
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery, quality, and compliance metrics
• Ensure adherence to procurement governance frameworks, policies, and audit requirements
• Lead, mentor, and develop procurement engineers and category team members
• Prepare procurement dashboards, reports, and strategic updates for senior management

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
• 12-18 years of experience in MEP procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing
• Proven experience managing high-value MEP packages for large-scale construction projects
• Strong exposure to UAE or GCC MEP markets and vendor ecosystems
• Deep expertise in MEP systems, specifications, and procurement best practices
• Strong commercial and contract negotiation capabilities
• Experience in category strategy development and supplier consolidation
• Familiarity with ERP or procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, or similar
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills
• Analytical mindset focused on cost optimization, risk mitigation, and value creation

About the Company
Azizi Developments is a UAE-based real estate developer delivering large-scale residential, commercial, hospitality, and mixed-use developments across Dubai. With a strong construction-driven approach and disciplined procurement governance, Azizi continues to expand its portfolio through strategic sourcing, long-term supplier partnerships, and world-class project delivery.
Job Title Category Manager - MEP / Procurement Manager - Azizi Developments - Dubai, UAE
Category Manager - MEP / Procurement Manager - Azizi Developments - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
Category Manager - MEP / Procurement Manager job in Dubai with Azizi Developments, leading category-level procurement strategy for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems across large-scale residential, commercial, mixed-use, and high-rise developments. This Dubai-based leadership role focuses on strategic sourcing, cost optimization, supplier performance, and governance across complex MEP packages.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Construction
Function: Purchasing Procurement
Salary: 30000-45000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for MEP systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, firefighting, ELV, and specialist systems
• Establish preferred supplier frameworks, rate contracts, and long-term agreements
• Drive standardization, value engineering, and lifecycle cost optimization initiatives
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and cost drivers within the MEP category
• Oversee end-to-end procurement for major MEP packages across multiple projects
• Lead RFQs and RFPs, conduct technical and commercial evaluations, and manage high-value negotiations
• Finalize vendor selection, contracts, payment terms, warranties, and service-level agreements
• Ensure procurement activities align with project timelines, budgets, and cash flow plans
• Partner with MEP engineers, project managers, design consultants, quantity surveyors, and finance teams
• Manage relationships with key suppliers, OEMs, subcontractors, and system integrators
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery, quality, and compliance metrics
• Ensure adherence to procurement governance frameworks, policies, and audit requirements
• Lead, mentor, and develop procurement engineers and category team members
• Prepare procurement dashboards, reports, and strategic updates for senior management

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
• 12-18 years of experience in MEP procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing
• Proven experience managing high-value MEP packages for large-scale construction projects
• Strong exposure to UAE or GCC MEP markets and vendor ecosystems
• Deep expertise in MEP systems, specifications, and procurement best practices
• Strong commercial and contract negotiation capabilities
• Experience in category strategy development and supplier consolidation
• Familiarity with ERP or procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, or similar
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills
• Analytical mindset focused on cost optimization, risk mitigation, and value creation

About the Company
Azizi Developments is a UAE-based real estate developer delivering large-scale residential, commercial, hospitality, and mixed-use developments across Dubai. With a strong construction-driven approach and disciplined procurement governance, Azizi continues to expand its portfolio through strategic sourcing, long-term supplier partnerships, and world-class project delivery.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 30000.00
Salary to 45000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Dubai
Desired Candidate's Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
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Skills Required