Procurement Engineer

Meraki Group; Dubai; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the education sector is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Engineer for managing procurement activities for school operations. This role involves sourcing vendors, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with educational standards. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's in Engineering and have 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in procurement or FM in school, education, or facilities environments.
• Knowledge of UAE/MENA local market vendors, suppliers, and regulatory codes preferred.
• Familiarity with procurement software and facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for school operations and facilities.
• Sourcing quality vendors, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and supplier performance data.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor Management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical or similar)

Tools

Procurement Software

ERP Systems

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Procurement Engineer to manage end-to-end procurement activities for school operations and facilities. You will be responsible for sourcing quality vendors, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services aligned with educational and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the academic, facilities, and operations teams to identify procurement needs (school supplies, lab equipment, building materials, HVAC, IT hardware, AMC services).
• Prepare RFQs, evaluate vendor proposals, and execute cost-effective sourcing strategies.
• Review technical specs and ensure items/services meet MOE, KHDA, and safety compliance where required.
• Manage procurement of infrastructure, utilities, and civil/MEP support for school buildings and renovations.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, delivery logs, and supplier performance data.
• Coordinate with finance and stores for budgeting, POs, and inventory alignment.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising on quality or timelines.
• Ensure vendor contracts, warranties, and AMCs are compliant, valid, and monitored.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or similar)
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in procurement or FM in school, education, or facilities environments
• Knowledge of UAE/MENA local market vendors, suppliers, and regulatory codes preferred
• Strong negotiation, budgeting, and vendor management skills
• Familiarity with procurement software, ERP systems, and facility operations
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Understanding of school-specific needs like play areas, classrooms, buses, etc.
• Effective communication with multi-stakeholder teams (vendors, principals, FM heads)