PROCUREMENT ENGINEER

Turiqa; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Turiqa in UAE is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist with a strong engineering or technical background to lead sourcing for construction projects. You will identify suppliers, compare offers, and secure technical data sheets for approvals, while coordinating with QA/QC and consultants.

The role demands negotiating with suppliers, managing LC and shipping procedures, and supervising junior buyers, with excellent English and proficiency in Primavera or MS Project.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in any discipline required.
• 8+ years’ UAE procurement experience, preferably in construction.
• Strong English communication skills (written and spoken).
• Experience sourcing materials internationally and handling LC/shipping procedures.

Responsibilities

• Identify recommended suppliers/manufacturers from specifications.
• Obtain quotations from multiple sources based on QS inputs.
• Select best offer and obtain technical data sheets and catalogues.
• Submit datasheets to QA/QC and consultant for approval.
• Clarify with suppliers as requested by the consultant.
• Negotiate final offer after consultant approval.
• Place orders with suppliers and liaise with finance for LC or other payments.
• Coordinate with planning for material delivery dates on site.
• Ensure on-time shipping and delivery to site and identify economical substitutions.

Skills

English proficiency

People supervision

Sourcing international materials

Education

Engineering degree (any discipline)

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Role & Responsibilities

• Starting from the specifications, and for every product, identify the recommended supplier/manufacturer.
• Based on quantities provided by the QS dept., obtain quotations for every item from several sources.
• Select the best offer available and obtain technical data sheets and catalogues for the said product.
• Pass technical data sheets & catalogues to QA/QC dept. For submission to the consultant for approval.
• Follow up any clarifications with the supplier/manufacturer as requested by the consultant.
• After approval of the product by the consultant, negotiate the final offer with the supplier/manufacturer.
• Based on final quantities provided by the QS department. Place an order with the supplier/ manufacturer and liaise with the finance department. For L/C or other payment methods.
• Liaise with planning dept. For dates as to when the material is required on site.
• Liaise with the supplier/ manufacturer for shipping & delivery, and follow up until the material is delivered to the site on schedule
• Capable of identifying equivalent products to what is specified and submitting for approval if it is more economical.

Candidate Profile

• Engineering Degree in any discipline
• Minimum 8-10 years’ experience in the UAE in procurement, preferably in the construction industry.
• A technical or engineering background is an advantage.
• Ability to resource material from the international market.
• Knowledge in handling LC and shipping procedures.
• Capable of monitoring junior buyers and directing local procurement operations.
• High proficiency in written and spoken English.
• High proficiency in computerised monitoring and reporting software. Primavera or MS Project software.

Requirements

Experience Required: 8+