Procurement Manager (Real Estate)

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager for one of our clients a leading Real Estate Developer in Saudi Arabia. This is a client-side opportunity for a commercially strong professional to lead end-to-end procurement and tendering across major development projects spanning residential, hospitality, commercial, retail, and mixed-use assets.The successful candidate will take ownership of the complete tender lifecycle, from procurement strategy and bid evaluation through commercial negotiations, contract award, and ongoing commercial administration.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the complete tendering process, including pre-tender strategy, Expressions of Interest (EOI), Requests for Proposals (RFP), bid evaluations, commercial negotiations, BAFO, and final award.Prepare and manage tender documents and contracts for design, construction, and Design & Build packages.Conduct commercial evaluations, rate analysis, bid comparisons, and tender normalisation.Provide commercial recommendations and award proposals to senior and executive management.Identify value engineering opportunities to optimise project costs without compromising quality.Develop and maintain vendor, supplier, and subcontractor databases.Review interim payment applications and manage variations, claims, and commercial reporting.Coordinate with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and internal development teams to ensure procurement activities align with project schedules.Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, contractual obligations, and applicable local regulations.Identify supply chain risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.Lead contract administration and maintain strong commercial control throughout the project lifecycle.RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.12–16 years of relevant experience in procurement, tendering, commercial management, or quantity surveying within construction or real estate development.Essential: Developer-side, PMO, or client-representation experience. Candidates with contractor-only backgrounds will not be suitable for this role.Proven experience managing procurement and tendering for major building projects, including residential, commercial, mixed-use, or hospitality developments.Experience with high-value projects worth hundreds of millions of Saudi Riyals or more.Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts, commercial negotiations, and contract administration.Excellent analytical, negotiation, stakeholder management, and reporting skills.Ability to present commercial matters and recommendations directly to executive management.Fluency in both Arabic and English.CCP, MRICS, RICS, or equivalent professional certification is an advantage.