Procurement Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement process for roadworks, infrastructure, and utility projects, ensuring timely delivery of materials, equipment, and services.
• Review project drawings, BOQs, specifications, and procurement schedules to identify material and equipment requirements.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing and favorable commercial terms.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotations (RFQs), bid evaluations, comparison statements, and purchase orders.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Engineers, Planning Engineers, and QA/QC teams to ensure procurement activities align with project requirements and schedules.
• Evaluate supplier quotations for technical and commercial compliance with project specifications.
• Monitor material deliveries and follow up with suppliers to ensure timely supply and avoid project delays.
• Maintain approved vendor and subcontractor databases and assess supplier performance periodically.
• Coordinate with logistics and warehouse teams regarding material receipt, storage, and inventory management.
• Ensure all procured materials comply with project specifications, contractual requirements, and relevant authority standards.
• Support contract administration activities, including subcontractor selection, negotiations, and purchase order management.
• Track procurement costs and assist in maintaining project budgets and cost control measures.
• Resolve procurement-related issues, material shortages, delivery delays, and supplier performance concerns.
• Prepare procurement reports, material tracking logs, and procurement status updates for management.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, quality standards, and HSE requirements.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 4 to 7 years of procurement experience in civil construction, roadworks, infrastructure, or utility projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, utility products, infrastructure works, and procurement practices.
• Experience in procuring materials related to roads, drainage, sewerage, water networks, telecom, street lighting, and utility diversion works.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and BOQs.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract management knowledge.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar procurement platforms.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and vendor management skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Knowledge of UAE construction market, suppliers, manufacturers, and subcontractors is highly preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple procurement packages simultaneously.
• Valid UAE driving license is an advantage.
• Arabic preferred

Preferred Industry Experience

• Road Construction
• Infrastructure Projects
• Utilities (Water, Sewer, Stormwater, Telecom)
• Utility Diversion Projects
• Municipality and Government Infrastructure Contracts
• UAE Civil Construction Sector

Experience:

• Procurement management: 6 years (Required)

Language:

• Arabic (Required)

Work Location: In person