Assistant Procurement Manager

Position status: This opportunity is for a bid, so it is not yet a secured role. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.  

Within our Consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project. 

The project: 

This is an opportunity to work with a professional team in UAE.  

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

Safety first - Going home safe and well: 

• You will be an advocate of Mace's value of Safety First, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability, and compliance standards for the design resources you manage. 

  
  

• You will possess technical expertise in local Health and Safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. 

  
  

• You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.

  
  

Client focus – Deliver on our promise: 

• Act as the day-to-day operational manager for any design managers or other design management resource deployed to projects. 

  
  

• You will be responsible for leading the delivery of design management to deliver key strategic outcomes & sub-function KPIs, directly influencing strategic development. 

  
  

• You will be the main point of contact for client design issues, ensuring relationships are managed and maintained.

  
  

Integrity – Always do the right thing: 

• You will implement and execute the design management system, processes and protocols to meet statutory, legal, and contractual requirements. 

  
  

• You will support the long-term development of strategy for a function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future. 

  
  

• You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

  
  

Create opportunity for our people to excel: 

• You will mentor, coach, and develop your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.  

  
  

• You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the Centres of Excellence, Mace Way Control Centre and Knowledge Hub. 

  
  

• You will use your network to support business development and work winning activities. 

  
  

You’ll be responsible for:

• Assists the prequalification management via standard selection questionnaire process.

  
  

• Drafts tender documents & management of the evaluation process with internal stakeholders.

  
  

• Assists in the development of procurement strategies if requested & Client advisory services on procurement and supply chain delivery.

  
  

• Provides support and coordination relative to the reporting requirements of the project including various briefing notes as necessary.

  
  

• Assists and ensures that the procurement rules and procedures are followed through all procurement activities.

  
  

• Develops working relationships with a range of senior stakeholders.

  
  

• Works with team members providing operational delivery of team/regional strategy.

  
  

• Responsible for supporting (area/team), using basic/established technical capabilities.

  
  

• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

  
  

You’ll need to have:

• Experience working in the United Arab Emirates is essential for client approval. 

  
  

• Strong analytical skills with a process-orientated approach to solving problems.       

  
  

You’ll also have:

• C grade or higher in Maths and English at GSCE (or equivalent).

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

Please remember the Employee Referral Scheme and if there are any talented people you can recommend, just click the button and use the ‘Refer a friend’ feature found within the relevant job.