Senior Procurement Engineer - Ras el Hekma

Role Purpose

To manage and execute procurement activities for construction projects, ensuring the timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials, equipment, subcontracted works, and services in accordance with project requirements, specifications, approved budgets, quality standards, and company procurement policies.

Key Accountabilities

Develop and execute procurement plans for assigned construction projects in coordination with Project Management, Technical, Commercial, Planning, and Site teams.
Review project requirements, specifications, BOQs, drawings, material submittals, and procurement schedules to identify procurement needs and priorities.
Prepare and issue Requests for Quotations (RFQs) to approved and potential suppliers and subcontractors.
Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers, subcontractors, manufacturers, and service providers.
Obtain and analyze technical and commercial quotations, ensuring compliance with project requirements and specifications.
Prepare detailed bid comparison sheets and commercial evaluations, highlighting cost, technical compliance, delivery schedules, payment terms, warranties, and other commercial conditions.
Lead negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors to achieve competitive prices, favorable commercial terms, and required delivery commitments.
Coordinate with the Technical and Project teams to ensure that proposed materials, products, and suppliers meet project specifications and approved standards.
Coordinate with the Commercial team regarding purchase orders, subcontract agreements, payment terms, variations, claims, and other commercial matters.
Prepare and process purchase orders, subcontract agreements, and procurement-related documentation in accordance with company procedures.
Monitor procurement schedules and follow up closely with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery in line with project requirements.
Track the status of material approvals, manufacturing, inspections, shipment, and delivery to site.
Identify potential procurement delays and risks and develop appropriate mitigation and recovery plans.
Ensure that procurement activities are aligned with project budgets and approved cost plans.
Monitor market conditions, material prices, availability, lead times, and supplier capacity to support effective procurement decisions.
Maintain an updated database of suppliers, subcontractors, manufacturers, prices, and market information.
Evaluate supplier and subcontractor performance in terms of quality, delivery, responsiveness, and commercial compliance.
Support the development and implementation of cost-saving and value-engineering initiatives.
Ensure that all purchased materials and equipment comply with approved specifications, quality requirements, and project standards.
Coordinate with QA/QC, Engineering, Logistics, and Site teams regarding inspections, material approvals, delivery, and material rejection issues.
Ensure proper documentation and traceability of all procurement activities.
Maintain accurate procurement records, including RFQs, quotations, evaluations, purchase orders, contracts, approvals, and delivery status.
Prepare regular procurement status reports, highlighting critical materials, long-lead items, pending approvals, outstanding orders, and potential project risks.
Support project teams in resolving supplier and subcontractor issues and commercial discrepancies.
Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, procedures, ethical standards, and applicable contractual requirements.
Mentor and provide guidance to junior procurement engineers and procurement team members.
Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement processes, supplier management, and cost-control practices.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related discipline.
• 4-6 years of relevant procurement experience, preferably within the construction or contracting industry.
• Strong experience in construction materials, equipment, subcontracting, and project-based procurement.
• Good understanding of construction drawings, BOQs, specifications, material requirements, and project documentation.
• Experience in sourcing and evaluating suppliers and subcontractors.
• Strong negotiation, commercial evaluation, and cost-analysis skills.
• Good knowledge of local and international suppliers and construction material markets.