Senior Procurement Officer - AI and Process Automation

About the role

Mira Construction is looking for a highly experienced, technology-driven Senior Procurement Officer for its real estate development team. The role suits a procurement professional who knows traditional operations and can use AI, automation tools and digital workflows to streamline and automate procurement. The person manages procurement activities, coordinates with suppliers and vendors, negotiates commercial terms and ensures timely procurement of materials and services, while also improving efficiency, accuracy, transparency and cost control.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement: requirements, sourcing, purchase orders, delivery coordination and invoice verification.
• Source, evaluate and negotiate with vendors, obtain quotations, prepare bid comparisons and maintain supplier relationships.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms and delivery schedules; coordinate with project, engineering, finance and site teams.
• Maintain purchase requisitions, purchase orders, supplier documentation, contracts and pricing records, and monitor supplier performance.
• Support procurement planning, budget control, cost analysis and reporting, including construction materials, MEP materials and equipment.
• Identify manual, repetitive processes and design and implement AI-powered, rule-based workflows (e.g., requisitions, quotation comparison, PO preparation, supplier onboarding, document processing, approvals).
• Automate extraction of data from quotations, invoices, POs and contracts, and build automated tracking, alerts, dashboards and reports.
• Integrate workflows with ERP systems and spreadsheets, and ensure human review and approval controls for AI-assisted decisions.

Required profile

• Minimum 5+ years in procurement, purchasing or supply chain, preferably in real estate, construction, contracting or engineering.
• Demonstrated experience implementing AI tools, workflow automation or digital process improvements, with examples of efficiency gains.
• Hands-on familiarity with AI tools and automation platforms such as ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Power Automate, Make, Zapier or n8n.
• Experience with Excel automation, document extraction, reporting and workflow integration; ERP, procurement, accounting or inventory systems is an advantage.
• Previous procurement experience with a real estate developer, construction company or main contractor is preferred.

Required skills

• Quotation comparison, purchase orders, supplier negotiations, procurement documentation, delivery tracking and cost control.
• Strong analytical, organisational, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and collaborate across departments.

What we offer

• Competitive salary package based on experience and expertise.
• Employment visa and medical insurance under company policy.
• Annual leave and other benefits in line with UAE Labour Law.
• Opportunity to lead AI-driven procurement transformation and to work on real estate and construction procurement projects.
• Professional development and career growth within a growing real estate development company.