Junior Engineer – Procurement Al Ghurair Procurement 08:27

AimGulf; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Ghurair is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support timely finalization of goods and services for allocated projects in Dubai. You will process Purchase Orders, manage RFQs, and align with project teams to ensure compliance with approved procurement policies.

The role requires 1+ year of relevant procurement experience, a civil engineering diploma or degree, and strong MS Office skills. It is a full-time, on-site position within the UAE construction sector.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering is required.
• Experience in procurement within engineering projects preferred.
• Knowledge of procurement terms and commercial practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare RFQs with complete project documentation for supplier quotes.
• Coordinate with Project teams to align timelines and deliverables.
• Compare supplier quotations against requirements and flag deviations.
• Support negotiations for favorable pricing and terms.
• Assist in issuing Purchase Orders and related procurement documents.
• Track order status, delivery schedules and supplier performance.

Skills

Procurement terms

Contracts knowledge

Independent worker

MS Office skills

Techno-commercial

Negotiation & communication

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Bachelor in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Location:

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description / Role:

The purpose of this role is to support the timely and effective finalization of allocated goods and/or services in accordance with approved procurement policies, procedures, and project requirements, while ensuring accurate and efficient processing of Purchase Orders and other related procurement activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support in developing the list of goods and services required for allocated projects, including required timelines and delivery lead times, in coordination with the Procurement and Project teams.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to qualified suppliers, ensuring that relevant project documents such as specifications, drawings, schematics, project details, scope of work, and applicable LOI terms and conditions are included.
• Ensure that all invited suppliers receive consistent and complete information to provide comparable and competitive quotations.
• Follow up with suppliers to obtain quotations within the required timeframe and assist in the analysis and comparison of commercial offers in accordance with established procurement policies and procedures.
• Review client and project technical requirements and compare supplier/manufacturer quotations against the specified requirements. Highlight any deviations, exclusions, or comments to the Design and Project teams for further review.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturers to arrange technical and commercial discussions, in coordination with the Design and Project teams, and support the preparation of techno-commercial -comparisons.
• Support the Procurement Engineer/Category Manager in supplier negotiations to achieve competitive pricing, favorable payment terms, delivery schedules, and appropriate commercial conditions while maintaining professional integrity and compliance with company policies.
• Assist in sourcing and purchasing goods, materials, components, and services in line with approved project budgets, quality requirements, delivery schedules, and procurement procedures.
• Obtain the required Indent/Material Request from the Project team, ensuring that relevant documents such as BOQ, approved drawings/documents, Consultant comments/approvals, specifications, and required delivery dates are available before initiating the procurement process.
• Review purchase requisitions/indents for completeness, accuracy, and clarity. Follow up with the Project team to obtain any missing information or documentation required to proceed with the procurement process.
• Maintain proper records of RFQs, supplier quotations, technical clarifications, commercial evaluations, negotiations, approvals, and other procurement-related documentation.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to follow up on quotations, technical clarifications, order status, delivery schedules, and other procurement requirements.
• Assist in preparing Purchase Orders, Letters of Intent, and other procurement documents in accordance with approved commercial terms and the company’s Delegation of Authority (DOA).
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of price, quality, delivery, and responsiveness and escalation significant issues to the Procurement Engineer or Category Manager.
• Ensure all procurement activities are carried out in accordance with company policies, procedures, approved budgets, project requirements, and applicable procurement controls.
• Provide regular updates to the Procurement Engineer/Category Manager on the status of assigned procurement packages, pending quotations, technical clarifications, negotiations, and purchase orders.
• Support the Procurement team in market research, supplier identification, price benchmarking, and maintaining an updated supplier database for construction materials, equipment, and services.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in relevant procurement category of engineering.

Education Qualifications:

• Minimum: Diploma in civil engineering
• Preferred: Bachelor in Civil Engineering

Skills Required:

• Knowledge of Procurement terms and conditions.
• Knowledge of contracts and techno-commercial issues
• Self-managing with the ability to work independently.
• Well versed in the use of MS Office and all appropriate software.
• Good understanding of techno-commercial issues
• Good negotiation and communication skills

Employment / Job Type:

Full Time

About the Company:

Al Ghurair is a diversified UAE group active across food, mobility, real estate, infrastructure, manufacturing, and other sectors. It offers careers in engineering, operations, sales, finance, technology, supply chain, property, marketing, human resources, and corporate functions.

Company Industry:

Construction

Department / Functional Area:

Purchasing/Procurement

Closing Date:

31 October 2026