MEP Procurement Engineer

Job Purpose

The MEP Procurement Engineer is responsible for managing the procurement of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) materials, equipment, and services required for construction projects. The role involves supplier sourcing, technical and commercial evaluation, negotiation, purchase order management, expediting, and coordination with engineering, project, commercial, and site teams to ensure materials are procured in accordance with project specifications, approved submittals, budget, quality requirements, and project schedules.

Key Responsibilities

1. Procurement Planning

• Review project drawings, specifications, BOQ, material schedules, and procurement schedules.
• Identify long-lead and critical MEP materials and equipment.
• Prepare and maintain procurement schedules aligned with project requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering and project teams to establish material priorities and delivery dates.
• Monitor procurement progress against project milestones.

2. Supplier & Subcontractor Management

• Identify, prequalify, and develop reliable suppliers and subcontractors for MEP materials and services.
• Obtain quotations from approved and qualified vendors.
• Maintain an updated supplier/vendor database.
• Evaluate suppliers based on technical capability, commercial competitiveness, quality, lead time, and delivery performance.
• Develop alternative sources where required to mitigate supply-chain risks.

3. Technical & Commercial Evaluation

• Review supplier quotations against project specifications, BOQ, drawings, and approved material requirements.
• Prepare technical and commercial comparison statements.
• Coordinate with MEP engineers and consultants for technical compliance and approvals.
• Identify deviations, exclusions, qualifications, and commercial risks in supplier offers.
• Support value engineering and cost-saving initiatives without compromising project specifications or quality.

4. Negotiation & Purchase Orders

• Negotiate prices, payment terms, warranties, delivery schedules, and other commercial conditions.
• Prepare purchase requisitions and purchase orders in accordance with company procedures.
• Ensure purchase orders clearly define specifications, quantities, approved brands, delivery requirements, and contractual terms.
• Follow up on order acknowledgements and resolve commercial or technical discrepancies.

5. Expediting & Delivery

• Monitor supplier manufacturing and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment to site.
• Expedite long-lead items and critical materials.
• Track material status from order placement through manufacturing, inspection, shipment, and site delivery.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, documentation, and factory acceptance tests where applicable.
• Maintain procurement and delivery status reports.

6. MEP Material Knowledge

The engineer should have working knowledge of procurement requirements for items such as:

Mechanical:

• HVAC equipment and accessories
• Chillers, AHUs, FCUs, FAHUs
• Pumps and pressurization systems
• Ductwork and accessories
• Pipes, valves, fittings, insulation
• Fans and ventilation equipment
• Fire-fighting equipment and materials

Electrical:

• LV/MV cables and accessories
• Switchgear, MCCs, DBs, SMDBs
• Transformers
• Generators and UPS systems
• Lighting fixtures
• Cable trays and trunking
• Earthing and lightning protection systems
• Electrical accessories and containment

Plumbing & Drainage:

• Pipes, fittings, valves, and pumps
• Water tanks
• Sanitary fixtures
• Water heaters
• Drainage systems and accessories

Desired Candidate Profile

• Typically 3–7 years of experience in MEP procurement within construction, MEP contracting, or EPC projects.
• Experience with commercial buildings, residential developments, hotels, hospitals, infrastructure, or industrial projects is advantageous.
• Experience handling local and international suppliers is preferred.