Mohamed Hilal Group is looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities for its Interior Fit-Out Division. The role will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process for projects, ensuring the timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials, products, subcontractors, and services while maintaining required quality standards.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in interior fit-out, construction, joinery, or contracting, with a solid understanding of project procurement, local and international suppliers, subcontractor management, commercial negotiations, and project timelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end procurement process for interior fit-out and construction projects.
- Review project requirements, BOQs, drawings, specifications, and material schedules to develop procurement plans.
- Source and evaluate suppliers, manufacturers, subcontractors, and service providers based on quality, cost, capacity, and delivery timelines.
- Obtain and compare quotations and negotiate competitive prices, payment terms, lead times, and commercial conditions.
- Prepare purchase orders, subcontract agreements, and other procurement documentation in line with company procedures.
- Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Design, Estimation, Site, Finance, and Warehouse teams to ensure procurement aligns with project requirements.
- Monitor material lead times and ensure timely delivery to sites to avoid project delays.
- Manage procurement of fit-out materials including finishes, flooring, ceilings, joinery materials, hardware, lighting, sanitaryware, furniture, MEP-related materials, and other project requirements.
- Develop and maintain a reliable supplier and subcontractor network within the UAE and internationally where required.
- Conduct supplier evaluations and maintain an approved supplier database.
- Negotiate with subcontractors and specialist contractors for project-specific works and services.
- Monitor market prices, material availability, and industry trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Ensure all purchased materials meet approved specifications, quality standards, and project requirements.
- Work with the technical and project teams to resolve material substitutions, shortages, quality concerns, and procurement-related issues.
- Track procurement budgets, commitments, purchase orders, deliveries, and outstanding requirements.
- Maintain accurate procurement records and provide regular reports on procurement status, savings, pending orders, and potential project risks.
- Identify potential procurement risks and proactively develop alternative suppliers or sourcing solutions.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, approval processes, and commercial requirements.
- Build and maintain strong long-term relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Construction Management, or a related field.
- 8+ years of procurement experience, preferably within interior fit-out, construction, joinery, or contracting.
- Strong knowledge of fit-out materials, construction products, finishes, and subcontractor services.
- Proven experience managing procurement for multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong supplier sourcing, negotiation, and commercial skills.
- Experience working with BOQs, drawings, specifications, material schedules, and project budgets.
- Strong understanding of UAE suppliers and the local construction and fit-out market.
- Experience with ERP/procurement systems and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- High attention to detail and a strong focus on cost, quality, and timely delivery.
Key Competencies
- Strategic & Project Procurement
- Supplier & Subcontractor Management
- Commercial Negotiation
- Cost Optimisation
- Market & Supplier Knowledge
- Project Coordination
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
- Planning & Organisation
- Stakeholder Management
- Attention to Detail
Note: The responsibilities listed above are not exhaustive and may be adjusted based on business and project requirements.
