Lead Procurement Engineer — Civil Construction (UAE)

Al Yazeem Contracting; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Yazeem Contracting is seeking a Procurement Engineer with a strong background in UAE civil construction projects, including high‑rise towers and large commercial developments. The role demands leadership potential, independence, and a proven track record in bulk material procurement and vendor management.

Candidates should have at least 5 years of UAE experience, a civil/equipment orientation, and proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in procurement within the UAE civil construction sector.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Science, or Supply Chain Management.
• Experience on High‑Rise Commercial Towers, Shopping Malls, Office Complexes or Mixed‑Use Developments with bulk material quantities.
• ERP software proficiency (SAP/Oracle/Maximo or similar).
• Advanced MS Excel for cost analysis, budget tracking and vendor scorecards.
• MS Word and Outlook for correspondence and documentation.
• Strong negotiation skills, commercial acumen, vendor relationship management, and knowledge of local market rates and import procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare RFQs, RFPs, float tenders and evaluate commercial and technical bids.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Coordinate with project teams to forecast material requirements based on BOQ and schedules.
• Ensure procured materials meet ASTM, BS, ACI and UAE regulatory standards.
• Prepare material submittals, datasheets, samples and test certificates for consultant approval.
• Conduct vendor performance evaluations and maintain an updated approved vendor list.
• Issue purchase orders and track order status from placement to delivery and inspection.
• Inspect materials upon delivery for quality and quantity.
• Manage logistics for imported materials: shipping, customs clearance and port storage.
• Reconcile delivered quantities against BOQ and purchase orders.
• Resolve supplier disputes, quality issues and delivery delays promptly.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Vendor management

Import procedures

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP/Oracle/Maximo

Job description

Al Yazeem Contracting is seeking a Procurement Engineer with a strong background in UAE civil construction projects, including high‑rise towers and large commercial developments. The role demands leadership potential, independence, and a proven track record in bulk material procurement and vendor management.

Candidates should have at least 5 years of UAE experience, a civil/equipment orientation, and proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel.