About the role
The Projects Procurement Manager at NoVi Designs & Finishing oversees strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, and cost control for interior design, fit‑out, MEP and turnkey projects across residential, commercial and hospitality sectors, reporting directly to Hossam Hassan, Commercial Director.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with project budgets for interior design, architectural visualisation, fit‑out, MEP and finishing works.
- Identify, evaluate and pre‑qualify suppliers, subcontractors and specialty trade partners for residential, commercial and hospitality contracts.
- Negotiate contracts, terms and pricing to achieve target cost savings of 5‑10% while maintaining quality and schedule commitments.
- Collaborate with the Project Management and Design teams to ensure material specifications, lead times and delivery schedules meet design intent and construction milestones.
- Manage the full tender process, including RFQ preparation, bid analysis, and award recommendations for turnkey projects.
- Monitor supplier performance, resolve disputes, and enforce compliance with NoVi’s health, safety and sustainability standards.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, cost databases and reporting dashboards for senior management review.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field; PMP or CPM certification preferred.
- 10+ years of procurement experience in interior fit‑out, MEP or turnkey construction projects within Egypt or the Middle East.
- Proven track record of cost reduction, vendor management and contract negotiation for high‑value residential, commercial or hospitality projects.
- Strong knowledge of local building codes, material standards and import regulations affecting interior finishes and MEP equipment.
- Advanced proficiency in ERP/Procurement software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Procore) and MS Excel for cost analysis.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to coordinate with designers, engineers, project managers and senior leadership.
- Fluency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
- Ability to work onsite in Cairo and travel to project sites as required.
How success is measured
- Achieve an average cost saving of 7% per project against the approved budget.
- Maintain supplier on‑time delivery rate of ≥ 95% across all active projects.
- Reduce procurement cycle time from requisition to order placement to ≤ 10 business days.
- Maintain a vendor compliance score of ≥ 90% on quality, safety and sustainability criteria.
- Deliver procurement reports to senior management within 48 hours of month‑end close.
