Procurement Manager

About the Role

This position, available across Dubai, Riyadh, London, Germany, and Beijing, demands extensive local expertise in procurement management, development, and implementation. The Procurement Manager will work closely with International Development Management, Business Development, and Asset Management teams, reporting directly to the Group Director of International Procurement. The core mission is to oversee and guide all procurement facets, including strategy formulation, vendor development and management, tendering, and execution for new pipeline and renovation projects within the Logistics & Industrial Sector, ensuring adherence to company policies and budget targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Devise and execute well-rounded procurement strategies for development projects focused on the Logistics & Industrial sector across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, aligning with business goals, cost limits, and quality expectations.
• Collaborate with multifunctional teams—Development, Asset Management, Business Development—to identify procurement needs, plan schedules, and synchronize with project timelines.
• Guarantee that procurement procedures comply with applicable local laws, company rules, and international best practices.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive vendor database spanning the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, emphasizing suppliers pertinent to construction materials, equipment, and services in the Logistics & Industrial sectors.
• Oversee existing vendor partnerships, negotiate long-term contracts, refine vendor conditions, and efficiently handle vendor-related challenges.
• Lead the entire procurement cycle, including preparing tender documents, releasing tenders, evaluating bids, contract negotiation and awarding, and order placement.
• Support other departments to meet their procurement demands and facilitate cross-department communication for clarity and fulfillment of procurement needs.
• Manage tender and bidding processes adhering to set procurement strategies to ensure openness, fairness, and effectiveness.

Qualifications and Experience

• Professional credentials in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related areas.
• At least five years' experience in procurement within industrial or logistics projects (preferred) or real estate, with regional experience across the Middle East, Europe, or Asia.
• Deep understanding of local procurement markets including cost benchmarks, local rules, authority fees, and legal compliance.
• Proven expertise in procurement strategy design, vendor development, tendering, and management with at least three completed full procurement cycles in the Logistics & Industrial sector.
• Established local networks and vendor resources in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and procurement software tools.
• Outstanding interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills in English; proficiency in Chinese, Arabic (for the Middle East), or German (for Germany) is advantageous.
• Highly self-driven, proactive, responsible, culturally aware, resilient, adaptable, and capable of strong leadership within procurement projects; also an effective team collaborator.
• Knowledge of international logistics real estate procurement management is a strong plus.