Procurement Engineer

Safad; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Safad in Abu Dhabi is seeking a dedicated Procurement Engineer to manage end-to-end procurement for engineering materials, equipment, and sub-contractor services, ensuring strict adherence to project specifications, budget constraints, and quality standards.

The role involves reviewing BOQs and drawings to identify material needs, preparing RFQs and RFPs, evaluating bids, negotiating terms, and maintaining an AVL of reputable vendors, while coordinating with site engineers, consultants, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• At least 5 years of proven experience as a Procurement Engineer in a professional construction/engineering setting.
• Proven track record with major tier-1 fire protection/MEP/construction companies.
• Strong knowledge of submittals, material approvals, and procurement workflows within engineering projects.
• Multilingual capability: Arabic, English, and Hindi.
• Experience reviewing AutoCAD drawings and ERP systems (SAP/Oracle).

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end procurement cycle for engineering materials, equipment, and sub-contractor services.
• Review BOQs, specifications, and drawings to identify material needs and prepare RFQs/RFPs.
• Perform technical and commercial evaluations of supplier bids for compliance with specs and budget.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, warranties, and delivery with local and international suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships and maintain an AVL of reputable vendors.
• Coordinate with site engineers, consultants, and quality teams for material submittals and approvals.
• Expedite deliveries, track purchase orders, and resolve supply chain delays.
• Ensure purchasing adheres to terms, policies, and regulatory standards.
• Prepare procurement trackers, cost analyses, and PO documentation.

Skills

Procurement management

Bid evaluation

Vendor management

Negotiation

Multilingual

Cost analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented ProcurementEngineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managingend-to-end procurement processes, sourcing technical materials and equipment,evaluating supplier proposals, and ensuring that all purchasing activitiesstrictly comply with project specifications, budget constraints, and qualitystandards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee,manage, and execute the complete procurement cycle for engineering materials,equipment, and sub-contractor services.
• Reviewproject BOQs (Bills of Quantities), specifications, and technical drawings toidentify material requirements and prepare comprehensive RFQs (Requests forQuotation) and RFPs (Requests for Proposal).
• Performthorough technical and commercial evaluations of supplier bids, ensuring fullcompliance with project specifications, standards, and budget limits.
• Negotiatepricing, payment terms, warranties, and delivery schedules with local andinternational suppliers to secure optimal value.
• Managesupplier relationships, evaluate vendor performance, and maintain an approvedvendor list (AVL) of reputable manufacturers and suppliers.
• Coordinateclosely with project site engineers, consultants, and quality control teams formaterial submittals, samples, and inspection approvals.
• Expeditematerial deliveries, track purchase orders, and resolve any supply chain delaysor material discrepancies promptly.
• Ensure allpurchasing activities adhere to commercial terms, legal requirements, companypolicies, and relevant regulatory standards.
• Prepareprocurement progress trackers, cost analysis reports, and purchase orderdocumentation accurately.

Requirements

• Bachelor’sdegree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5years of proven experience as a Procurement Engineer in a professionalconstruction/engineering setting.
• Proven trackrecord of working with major/reputable industry leaders (e.g., NAFFCO orsimilar tier-1 fire protection/MEP/construction companies).
• Strongworking knowledge of technical submittals, material approvals, and procurementworkflows within engineering projects.
• Multilingualcapability: Fluency/proficiency in Arabic, English, and Hindi.
• Strongnegotiation, commercial analysis, and vendor management skills.
• Proficiencyin reviewing AutoCAD drawings, technical specifications, BOQs, and using ERPsystems (e.g., SAP or Oracle).