Job Description

Job Requisition ID:

174649


Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group's entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.


By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview Of The Role:

The Procurement Manager is responsible for material & subcontract procurement to ensure effective and timely delivery of projects. This role requires maintaining high standards of procurement in line with organizational policies. The Procurement Manager will facilitate negotiations with vendors, manage supplier databases, and ensure that the organization adheres to safety, quality, and environmental compliance within project parameters.

What You Will Do:

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Procurement Activities

Process sub contract enquiries in order to ensure sub contract packages are procured in a timely and cost-effective manner. Prepare Sub Contract ITT in line with Policy and Procedures. Check prequalification of new subcontractors.



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Vendor Management

Participate in negotiations with suppliers to obtain the best cost and lead time offerings. Conduct performance evaluations for suppliers to maintain quality services and products. Develop and maintain supplier database to ensure all data and offerings are updated.



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Operational Accountabilities

Ensure that all relevant safety, quality, and environmental procedures, instructions, and controls are adhered to. Guarantee the quality of services and environmental compliance within AFC.

Required Skills To Be Successful:

Proficiency in subcontractor and vendor negotiation. Ability to develop and maintain supplier relationships. Comprehensive understanding of procurement policy and compliance. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

What Qualifies You For The Role:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. Minimum 10 years of experience, specifically in a procurement role. In-depth knowledge of procurement processes and best practices. Strong interpersonal skills with competencies in influencing others, managing complexity, and demonstrating self-awareness.

About Al-Futtaim Contracting

Al-Futtaim Contracting offers customers complete engineering and systems integration solutions.



The Engineering arm operates in the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt providing a wide variety of products and services from air conditioning, scaffolding and access solutions, elevators and escalators, control and life safety, facilities management, building products, MEP, Energy Management, Technology Infrastructure and Digital Transformation.



The Technologies division provides complete business solutions to large, medium and small customers that include, contact centre solutions, business applications, business intelligence, data management, advanced analytics amongst others. The IT infrastructure portfolio comprises IP telephony, ELV systems, networking solutions, professional audio-visual solutions and managed services.



These solutions are further complemented by services that include project management, installation, testing, commissioning and after-sales maintenance contracts.