Procurement Engineer - Civil & Contracting

This position is responsible for managing the procurement of indirect materials and services, with a primary focus on spare parts, consumables, and civil work-related materials. The ideal candidate should be an Arabic-speaking Buyer/Procurement Coordinator with experience in sourcing suppliers, obtaining competitive quotations, coordinating procurement activities, and supporting civil and construction-related projects within a construction or industrial environment.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES LINKED TO OBJECTIVES

1. Handle procurement activities for civil work projects, including sourcing construction materials and coordinating with contractors and suppliers.
2. Source and procure indirect materials, including spare parts, consumables, tools, PPE, and general operational supplies.
3. Obtain quotations, evaluate bids, negotiate pricing, and issue purchase orders. Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with reliable suppliers and contractors.
4. Coordinate with internal departments to understand procurement requirements and ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
5. Monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery, and cost-effectiveness.
6. Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and procurement procedures.
7. Maintain procurement records, supplier databases, and purchasing documentation.
8. Follow up on purchase orders, deliveries, invoices, and payment status. Support cost-saving initiatives through effective sourcing and negotiation.
9. Resolve procurement-related issues and ensure uninterrupted supply of materials.

Desired Candidate Profile

AGE 25 - 35

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
2. Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory (spoken and written).
3. EXPERIENCE
4. Minimum 3–5 years of procurement experience in a Buyer or Procurement Coordinator role.
5. Strong experience in indirect procurement, including spare parts, consumables, MRO items, and operational supplies.
6. Hands-on experience in sourcing civil work materials and coordinating with contractors.
7. Previous experience in the construction industry is mandatory.
8. Experience using ERP systems such as Oracle, or similar procurement software is an advantage.

CORE COMPETENCY

1. Indirect procurement
2. Supplier sourcing and vendor management
3. Procurement of civil work materials
4. Construction procurement
5. Microsoft Excel and Outlook proficiency – Usage of Pivot tables, Excel Formatting, Reports Creation and review
6. Data Analysis Skills
7. RFQ/RFP preparation and evaluation
8. Price negotiation
9. Purchase order management
10. Oracle ERP proficiency
11. Communication and coordination skills
12. Analytical and problem-solving abilities
13. Time management and attention to detail
14. Ability to manage multiple procurement requests in line with project schedules.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

1. Strong interpersonal skills.
2. Strong Negotiator, good judgment skills and self-confident.
3. Ability to think critically.
4. Demonstrate Professionalism.
5. Demonstrate leadership
6. Focus on Safety
7. Leverage Diversity
8. Manage Work / Time.
9. Motivate Others.
10. Plan and organize, provide direction.
11. HSE Requirements
12. PPE (As per the activity risk register)
13. Regulatory Compliance
14. Emergency preparedness & response plan
15. QHSE Policy Awareness