Materials and Procurement Manager

About the Company

Nova International General Contracting L.L.C. - S.P.C is an established UAE contracting and construction business with a focus on branded residences. The company aims to deliver high-quality, innovative projects and strong client outcomes, with a long-term vision of becoming a trusted delivery partner for landmark developments across the UAE.

Role Overview

This senior position is responsible for leading procurement and materials management across civil, infrastructure, and luxury branded residential projects. The role covers procurement planning, supplier development, long-lead tracking, material approvals, and commercial negotiations. It suits a commercially sharp procurement professional with strong construction-material knowledge and the ability to work closely with technical and site stakeholders.

Procurement Strategy and Delivery

• Drive the full procurement process for construction projects, beginning with planning and continuing through final close-out.
• Create procurement approaches and project-level plans that match the construction schedule and business targets.
• Spot critical and long-lead items early and put tracking controls in place to safeguard delivery timelines.
• Build procurement packages and manage vendor shortlisting, technical and commercial assessment, and comparison analysis.

Vendor and Contract Management

• Develop suppliers and continuously review vendor performance.
• Negotiate commercial terms, payment structures, and long-term supply arrangements with vendors and subcontractors.
• Handle LOIs, LOAs, LPOs, and subcontract documents with strong commercial and contractual understanding.
• Maintain durable supplier partnerships that support large-scale contracting operations.

Materials and Technical Coordination

• Manage material submittals and work through technical comments together with design and engineering teams.
• Check that procurement decisions and material specifications align with project requirements, drawings, BOQs, and authority standards.
• Coordinate with design, engineering, and site teams to keep procurement activities synced with project timelines.
• Track inventory and material consumption across sites to limit waste and maintain cost control.

Governance, Risk, and Compliance

• Make sure all procurement work follows UAE regulations, company policies, and ethical practices.
• Maintain clear reporting and documentation in line with governance requirements.
• Control procurement budgets with accountability and financial discipline.
• Watch lead times, handle disputes, and reduce risks linked to supply interruptions, supplier performance, and material quality.
• Quickly resolve procurement and logistics challenges to prevent delays and support value engineering efforts.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of experience in senior procurement and materials management roles within construction or contracting environments.
• Strong background in sourcing, supplier management, and supply chain operations for major construction programs.
• Good technical understanding of construction materials, including the ability to review submittals and technical/commercial quotations.
• Solid knowledge of UAE market conditions and international procurement practices.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• A Civil Engineering degree is preferred; Architecture is also acceptable. A master’s degree or professional certification such as CIPS is an added advantage.
• ERP system experience is required; Oracle Fusion is an advantage.
• Experience with branded residences, luxury developments, and villa compounds is highly desirable.

Equal Opportunity and Legal Compliance

The employer is committed to equal opportunity and a workplace built on fairness, dignity, and inclusion. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and business needs, without unlawful discrimination, and in line with applicable UAE labour and employment laws. Employment is also subject to meeting UAE regulatory requirements, including work permit and residency visa compliance where relevant.

Role Expectations

This role calls for a procurement leader who can combine technical construction knowledge with strong commercial judgment, disciplined governance, and the ability to deliver procurement outcomes that support project success.