Materials & Procurement Engineer — Construction

Nova by Korn Ferry; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova International General Contracting in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Materials & Procurement Engineer to join our head office. You will source, evaluate, and procure materials and subcontractors to support major construction projects and ensure material availability and compliance with project specs.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will coordinate with site teams, suppliers, and internal technical functions to optimize procurement, manage vendor databases, prepare RFQs, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 8–12 years of procurement experience in contracting companies.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and ERP or procurement systems.
• Ability to prepare RFQs, comparison sheets, and contracts.
• Experience with project specifications, BOQs, and drawings.
• Strong technical and commercial evaluation skills.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project-specific procurement plans aligned with construction schedules.
• Coordinate with site teams to ensure accurate material forecasts.
• Identify material requirements and ensure alignment with project specifications.
• Source qualified suppliers and subcontractors.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations, both technical and commercial.
• Develop comparison sheets and support contract award recommendations.
• Update and maintain the approved vendor database.
• Prepare and coordinate material submittals.
• Follow up on consultant comments and approval cycles.
• Ensure all materials comply with specifications, BOQs, drawings, and MIRs.

Skills

Procurement management

Negotiation

Vendor coordination

Project scheduling

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Civil Engineering preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Nova International General Contracting in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Materials & Procurement Engineer to join our head office. You will source, evaluate, and procure materials and subcontractors to support major construction projects and ensure material availability and compliance with project specs.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will coordinate with site teams, suppliers, and internal technical functions to optimize procurement, manage vendor databases, prepare RFQs, and