Tendering Manager

The role holder is responsible for leading and executing the full pre-contract procurement lifecycle for major real estate and infrastructure developments, ensuring optimal value, effective risk mitigation, and full compliance. This includes end-to-end ownership of the tender process, from strategic planning and consultant appointments to final contract award, across a diverse portfolio including Master Planning, Residential, Commercial, and Hospitality projects. The role requires a high degree of autonomy, maintaining transparency, value for money, and strict adherence to governance standards.Section II: Key ResponsibilitiesPre-Contract Procurement & Tendering (End to End Ownership)Lead the end-to-end preparation and management of RFPs, RFQs, and ITTs in close coordination with Engineering, Commercial, Legal, and Project Management teams.Develop comprehensive scopes of work, technical schedules, and robust tender documentation across multiple asset classes, including Master Planning, Residential, Commercial, and Hospitality projects.Drive consultant, contractor, and supplier prequalification and due diligence processes, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and project requirements.Manage the full tender lifecycle, including issuance, clarifications, evaluations, award recommendations, timelines, submissions, and bidder communications, ensuring fairness, transparency, and alignment with project objectives.Apply cost benchmarking, market intelligence, and value engineering to optimize procurement outcomes, strengthen negotiation strategies, and identify pricing trends and sourcing opportunities.Lead commercial negotiations to secure optimal commercial terms, competitive pricing, and effective risk mitigation, while supporting senior stakeholders with negotiation strategies and supplier contract reviews.Evaluate bids using predefined criteria and scoring matrices to ensure objective decision-making aligned with project and commercial goals.Support category management initiatives by identifying opportunities for cost savings, supplier consolidation, and innovation.Identify and address procurement process inefficiencies to improve cycle time, governance, and stakeholder satisfaction.Integrate sustainability and ESG considerations into procurement decisions, particularly for infrastructure and large-scale developments.Collaborate with suppliers to promote sustainable practices and ensure compliance with environmental and social standards.Ensure all agreements, evaluation summaries, and contract documentation are accurately documented, securely stored, and communicated to stakeholders to maintain audit readiness.Governance & ComplianceEnsure strict compliance with procurement policies, CIPS and RICS standards, and internal governance requirements, maintaining continuous audit readiness.Manage all procurement documentation and approval workflows through the Oracle Fusion system.Stakeholder CoordinationServe as the primary point of contact for all tender-related activities, coordinating with Design, Project Management, Finance, Legal, and Executive Management teams.Prepare and present senior management reports and procurement dashboards, offering strategic insights into tender status and commercial performance.People ManagementProvide leadership within the function by establishing individual goals, overseeing performance management, cultivating team growth, delivering both formal and informal feedback, and conducting performance and talent evaluations.Build and promote an organization culture that encourages innovation and reward performance that leads to enhanced staff motivation and retention.Section III: Qualifications, Experience & SkillsBachelor’s degree in Engineering or in Quantity Surveying.Membership or progress toward MCIPS & MRICS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) is desirable.Experience:10 to 12 years of experience in procurement, tendering, and pre-contract management preferably within a major real estate developer or tier-1 PMC/Cost consultant in UAE.Proven track record of end-to-end ownership of the complete tender management cycle for large-scale, complex developments, including Master Planning, Residential, Commercial, and Hospitality projects.Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a lead capacity, demonstrating the ability to independently manage multi-million AED procurement portfolios and complex negotiations.Exposure to procurement and tender processes, including supplier coordination, documentation management, and basic contract review.Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams such as Technical, Finance, Legal, and Project Management to support tender preparation, evaluation, and execution.Familiarity with procurement practices and governance standards in large-scale projects is an advantage.Skills:In-depth knowledge of procurement regulations, FIDIC contracts, and project delivery models, especially in construction and real estate sectors.Proven ability to lead