Procurement Engineer

Zaad Development; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement Engineer to lead supplier identification and prequalification efforts. This pivotal role involves managing the procurement process, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with commercial requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, particularly within the UAE market, and will utilize tools like bid comparison tables to optimize costs and enhance supplier relationships. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will drive efficiency and contribute to the success of key projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement experience in property development or consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of UAE supplier market and construction procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Conducts vendor selection and prequalification to identify suitable suppliers.
• Manages procurement processes, ensuring compliance with legal and contractual requirements.

Skills

Procurement Management

Vendor Negotiation

Cost Analysis

Market Research

Stakeholder Coordination

Education

BSc in Civil Engineering

BSc in Quantity Surveying

Tools

AutoCAD

ERP Systems

Job description

We are seeking a Procurement Engineer to lead market research efforts in identifying and prequalifying suppliers, contractors, and consultants that meet specified requirements and performance standards. This role involves managing the prequalification process, soliciting proposals, evaluating technical and commercial submissions, and liaising with bidders for necessary clarifications.

Utilizing tools such as technical evaluation scoring, bid comparison tables, and BOQs, the Procurement Engineer recommends the most suitable options and facilitates the approval process. Additionally, they play a key role in issuing Purchase Orders, Letters of Award (LOA), and Contract Agreements, while proactively tracking and expediting the sourcing process to ensure timely procurement.

Responsibilities

• Vendor Selection & Prequalification: Conducts industry research, collaborates with end-user departments, and benchmarks services and pricing to identify suitable vendors.
• Project Support & Cost Optimization: Assists the delivery team by analyzing quotes and identifying potential savings opportunities.
• Supplier Negotiations: Negotiates lead times, costs, and quality to secure the best value for the company.
• Tendering & Procurement Process: Manages prequalification, bid invitations, tendering, and quotation assessments, ensuring alignment with company policies.
• Compliance & Contracts: Ensures adherence to commercial, legal, and contractual requirements in all procurement activities.
• Supplier Communication: Ensures all vendors receive equal information to maintain transparency and fairness in bidding.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Facilitates meetings between suppliers and company personnel to drive standardization and cost efficiency.
• Long-Term Supplier Agreements: Negotiates price locks, credit limits, and supply arrangements to meet company and client needs.
• Reporting & Documentation: Prepares procurement reports, analyzes costs, and ensures proper documentation of purchase requisitions and orders.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Works closely with Accounts Payable to ensure timely vendor payments and compliance with procurement procedures.

Qualifications

• BSc. University Degree in (Civil) Engineering or Quantity Surveying
• Minimum 5 years’ hands-on experience of procurement (preferably in Property Developer, Project Management Consultancy, Cost Consultancy or equivalent), including considerable work experience with reputable companies and a minimum of 3 years UAE experience
• Knowledge of construction procurement processes.
• Knowledge of UAE supplier's market
• Knowledge of ERP system and any relevant procurement system
• Knowledge of using AutoCAD and reading drawing

While we value every application, only shortlisted candidates meeting all mandatory requirements will be contacted within two weeks. Thank you for your patience and interest in this opportunity.