Procurement Manager –

Real Estate Construction Company based in Karbala -Iraq

The Role

Procurement Manager is responsible for managing the entire procurement cycle in accordance with the company’s policies, prime contracts, plans, and budgets. He/she must manage the procurement process effectively based on budgetary guidelines and established project milestones. Assist investors/decision makers with all procurement decisions by acting as their subject matter expert for all procurement and related decisions.

Job Dimensions

Financial KPIs

• Project Budget (Actual vs. Planned)
• % Of Project Milestones (On-time Completion)
• Unplanned Expenses (Claims, Reworks, Quality Issues and Compliance Failures)

Non-Financial KPIs

• Vendor Management (Contract driven KPIs)
• Project Management (Milestone driven KPIs)
• Risk Mitigation (Risk Mitigation KPIs)

Direct Reports

• Storekeeper
• Civil Material Assistant
• MEP Material Assistant

External Stakeholders

• Government/ Regulatory Bodies
• Contractors
• Designers & Consultants
• Suppliers
• Investors / Business Partners

Internal Stakeholders

• All Internal Departments including the team within the BIG

Key Accountable And Responsibilities

• Oversee the project procurement, in coordination with relevant stakeholders, ensuring price, quality, and delivery specifications are met.
• Implement the procurement processes in accordance with the approved policies, management systems, and contractual requirements
• Develop executable project plans in collaboration with project stakeholders and in adherence to the

contractual requirements and management directives.

• Establish KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to monitor and control the overall procurement performance.
• Direct the execution of procurement plans and contractual requirements for projects; plan, organize, and supervise procurement tasks.
• Managing the procurement process at the project site, including site procurement, procurement receiving and storage, and materials management.
• Participate in supplier qualification and other informational requests to identify and develop competent suppliers. Provide supplier recommendations for inclusion on approved bidders lists.
• Manage negotiation of vendor contracts to ensure cost-effective and time-bound means of completing project milestones.
• Manage contracts and procurements with external vendors, monitoring compliance with terms, timelines, and budgets in accordance with SLAs.
• Ensure compliance with the country’s labor, legislative, fiscal, and health and safety policies.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders including suppliers and contractors to fulfill procurement demands and requirements in accordance with quality and cost parameters established with the Chief Engineer and Management.

Qualifications & Desired Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline: Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Project Management
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in Procurement and Material Management, preference for candidates with management experience.
• Must be a native Arabic Speaker.
• Knowledge of procurement software, such as ERP for managing the end-to-end procurement process.
• Hands-on experience in managing contracts, invoicing, and supplier negotiations.

Key Skills And Competencies

• Knowledge of procurement management in engineering/ construction domain.
• Must possess excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Work with a diverse group of stakeholders, including the engineering team, design team, contractors,
• consultants, and suppliers to achieve project milestones.
• Ability to effectively control costs and deliver milestones within budget is a must to successfully complete the project.
• Great negotiations skills in effectively negotiating favorable terms and prices from the potential suppliers.
• Great inter-personal and persuasive communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Project and other reporting and project management tools.