Manager Commercial Steel-Procurement-Data Center

Key Responsibilities:

* Develop and own the steel commercial strategy and category plan covering

sourcing, supplier panel, pricing mechanisms and supply security for all

projects.

* Prepare and control steel budgets, cost plans and tonnage-based estimates;

benchmark rates against market indices and report variances and cost risks

early.

* Run steel tenders end to end: tender lists, RFQ/RFP issue, clarifications,

technical and commercial bid analysis and award recommendations.

* Lead negotiations with steel manufacturers, fabricators, erectors and

suppliers; secure favourable pricing, payment terms, delivery commitments and

risk allocation.

* Monitor steel market trends and commodity prices (e.g. LME, regional billet

and rebar indices); recommend price-fixing, forward-buying or escalation

strategies to protect budgets.

* Prepare and review steel supply, fabrication and erection contracts and

subcontracts, working with Legal; administer terms under FIDIC and similar

standard forms.

* Manage steel value engineering with the design team, including section

optimisation, grade and specification alternatives, and fabrication and

erection methods, with clear cost and programme impact.

* Track mill orders, long-lead items, fabrication progress, logistics and site

delivery with Project teams to protect programme; manage supplier

performance, quality and compliance.

* Produce monthly commercial reports, cash-flow forecasts and committed-cost

trackers for Design & Procurement leadership and Finance; ensure compliance

with procurement policy and delegation of authority.

* Maintain steel rate libraries, supplier benchmarks and lessons learned; guide

and review the work of quantity surveyors and procurement team members as

assigned.

Minimum Experience:

* A minimum of 10 years of relevant commercial experience in structural steel,

gained within a steel manufacturer or a main contractor; including managing

steel supply, fabrication and erection packages.

* Strong command of steel markets, pricing mechanisms, tendering, contract

administration, valuations, variations and claims under FIDIC and similar

standard forms.

* Europe and UAE experience and knowledge of local regulations and standards is

an advantage.

* Strong negotiation skills and command of English (written and spoken).

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

* Professional membership or chartership (RICS, CIOB, CIPS or equivalent) is

preferred

* Proficiency in MS Excel, ERP / procurement systems and cost and measurement

tools;