Procurement Manager - Capex

OverviewDriven to create unique home-grown food concepts that bring people together, the Independent Food Company is a UAE-based hospitality company with multiple concepts under its umbrella - SALT, Parker's, Grind, Somewhere, Public, Soil and Kumo.We are presently seeking to hire a highly qualified Procurement Manager - Capex who will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of contractual agreements supporting the organization's expansion and operational needs. This role focuses on the strategic drafting, negotiation, and management of legal and commercial terms for high-value supplier agreements, service contracts, and project-based engagements. The primary objective is to safeguard the company's interests, ensure rigorous legal and commercial compliance, and optimize value through meticulous contract administration.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute strategic sourcing plans for all major service and vendor contracts. Manage the entire tendering process (RFI, RFQ, RFP) for high-value agreements, ensuring fairness and transparency.Lead complex commercial negotiations for new service providers, supply contracts, and long-term agreements, focusing on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), liability terms, termination clauses, and payment structures.Collaborate closely with Legal, Operations, IT, and Finance teams to accurately define contract scope, technical specifications, and budgetary constraints, ensuring procurement aligns with project milestones.Conduct detailed financial analysis, value engineering, and risk assessments for all major contract awards, identifying opportunities for savings and mitigating supplier and legal risks.Evaluate, qualify, and manage a robust portfolio of local and international service providers and contractors, ensuring performance meets quality, safety, and delivery standards.Ensure all procurement processes and documentation adhere to internal governance, financial controls, and relevant local and international regulatory requirements.Monitor global and regional market trends for labor, services, and commercial law to inform and optimize future contract purchasing strategies.RequirementsBachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, or Law or related is highly preferred.Minimum of 6-8 years in procurement and contract management. Experience in the UAE hospitality or F&B sector is essential.Expert knowledge of UAE contract law and commercial negotiations. Proven ability to manage high-value agreements and mitigate legal risks.#J-18808-Ljbffr