Design Manager - RFP & Vendor Sourcing Job Vacancy in UAE Dubai
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary: Negotiable
Job Industry: Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering, Procurement
Job Function: Design Management, Vendor Sourcing, Tendering
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and onboard vendors for lead consultancy and specialist needs, ensuring compliance with pre-qualification requirements
- Prepare prequalification documents and maintain a structured database of consultants, specialists, and vendors for seamless partnership opportunities
- Conduct vendor office visits to assess capabilities and onboard them as strategic partners based on pre-qualification assessments
- Manage the end-to-end tendering process, including RFP issuance, handling tender clarifications, conducting technical evaluations, and ensuring a smooth onboarding process
- Standardize RFP documentation and framework agreements for S360 operations, aligning with procurement protocols
- Collaborate with the Procurement Department to streamline consultant onboarding processes for various project requirements
- Oversee data management and documentation for vendor sourcing, ensuring easy retrieval and compliance with company standards
- Support design management teams in residential and hospitality projects, ensuring a smooth transition post-onboarding
Required Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field with a background in design management
- 5-8 years of relevant experience in lead consultancies or real estate firms handling vendor sourcing and contract management
- Strong expertise in procurement, tendering, and consultant onboarding processes
- Proficiency in data management, documentation, and contractual procedures
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and related documentation tools
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a leading real estate developer in Dubai
- Professional growth and career advancement opportunities
- Collaborative work environment with a focus on design excellence
If you have experience in vendor sourcing, procurement, and design management, apply now to be part of a dynamic team driving excellence in real estate and infrastructure development in Dubai.