Procurement Lead

Job description / Role

Responsibilities:

• Identify, evaluate, and source materials, equipment, and subcontractor services required for construction projects.
• Manage RFQs, tenders, and supplier negotiations to secure the best value.
• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials, coordinating closely with project teams and suppliers.
• Maintain and update the approved supplier and subcontractor database.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local and international suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and contract conditions to optimize procurement costs.
• Evaluate supplier performance, ensuring compliance with quality, cost, and delivery standards.
• Escalate supplier disputes, delivery issues, and non-conformance cases.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, local regulations, and contractual obligations.
• Prepare and maintain accurate purchase orders, contracts, and procurement reports.
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping for audits and internal reviews.
• Coordinate with logistics providers and suppliers to ensure smooth import/export and on-time delivery.
• Monitor inventory levels and recommend stock replenishment strategies where needed.
• Address potential supply chain risks and propose mitigation strategies.

• Bachelor´s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field. Certification in Procurement or Purchasing is advantageous.
• Min 7 years of experience in procurement in the Construction Main Contracting industry.
• Proficiency in procurement best practices, vendor negotiations, and contract management.
• Familiarity with Abu Dhabi local procurement regulations and import/export procedures.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple procurement tasks efficiently.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to interact and build relationships with suppliers, project managers, and other stakeholders.

Salary:
AED 20,000 to 30,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

At NSR we pride ourselves on market knowledge, integrity, loyalty and professionalism. Through personal relationships and knowledge of what our clients look for in specific requirements we like to pride ourselves on matching people to the right role.

The partners at NSR have always dealt with people in an open and honest manner and as a company we are driven to find the right opportunity for people enhancing their career where ever this may be worldwide.

We work on the principal that every person we deal with is a potential client, this process has proved beneficial for us as there are many people we have dealt with on the International circuit that have approached NSR Associates to recruit for them as a client after we have worked on their behalf as a candidate.