Senior Purchaser - Construction

Job Title: Senior Purchaser – Construction
Location: Dubai, UAE
Salary: AED 8,000 – 13,000

A well-established UAE construction contractor specializing in residential, commercial, and high-end building projects is looking for an experienced Senior Purchaser to manage end-to-end procurement for ongoing construction projects. This role requires strong UAE market knowledge, supplier relationships, and the ability to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement while supporting project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of construction materials, equipment, and subcontracted services for multiple projects.
• Review BOQs, material requests, specifications, and procurement schedules to ensure timely purchasing.
• Source, evaluate, negotiate, and onboard suppliers and subcontractors within the UAE construction market.
• Prepare RFQs, evaluate quotations, negotiate pricing, delivery, and payment terms, and recommend purchase orders for approval.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Site Engineers, QA/QC, and Accounts to meet project timelines.
• Ensure all purchased materials comply with approved specifications, project requirements, and quality standards.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, and resolve discrepancies related to LPOs, delivery notes, and invoices.
• Maintain procurement records, vendor database, procurement reports, and ERP documentation while ensuring compliance with internal approval processes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of UAE procurement experience within the construction industry is mandatory.
• Strong experience purchasing construction materials, MEP items, finishing materials, structural materials, and subcontractor services.
• Ability to read BOQs, technical specifications, and construction drawings.
• Proven negotiation, vendor management, and cost control experience.
• Hands-on experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong knowledge of the UAE construction supplier network.
• Excellent coordination, communication, and organizational skills.

Only candidates with relevant UAE construction procurement experience will be considered.

Pay: AED8,000.00 - AED13,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 5+ years of UAE experience as a Purchaser/Senior Purchaser in a construction contracting company?
• Have you handled purchasing of construction materials like civil, MEP, and finishing materials for building projects?
• Can you read BOQs/material requests and compare supplier quotations before placing orders?
• Do you have experience negotiating prices with UAE suppliers and following up on material deliveries to site?
• Have you worked on an ERP system for preparing LPOs and maintaining procurement records?
• Are you willing to join within the range between AED8000 - AED13,000?

Work Location: In person