Procurement Engineer: Materials & Vendor Strategy

Caliberly; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliberly in the UAE is seeking a proactive Procurement Engineer to support engineering and construction operations. You will coordinate sourcing, evaluate materials, equipment and services, ensuring conformance with project specs, cost targets, timelines and quality standards.

Responsibilities include reviewing BoMs, issuing RFQs/RFPs, negotiating terms, preparing POs, coordinating with engineering, operations, site, and logistics, and monitoring vendor performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years in procurement in UAE/GCC preferred.
• Strong knowledge of drawings, specifications and procurement workflows.
• Proven negotiation and supplier/vendor management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering specs, BoM drawings and project requirements to determine procurement needs.
• Identify and pre-qualify suppliers; issue RFQs/RFPs, evaluate quotations, negotiate terms.
• Prepare purchase orders and vendor contracts; establish delivery schedules and payment terms.
• Coordinate with project teams, logistics and site to ensure timely delivery and documentation.
• Monitor vendor performance, cost variances, quality and nonconformances; expediting as needed.
• Maintain inventory control and stock levels for critical items; assess savings opportunities.
• Develop procurement strategies, cost-control initiatives and supplier development.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, contract terms and compliance; support audits.
• Prepare spend analysis, supplier scorecards and risk assessments for senior management.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Tools

MS Office / Excel

ERP/SCM systems

Job description

Caliberly in the UAE is seeking a proactive Procurement Engineer to support engineering and construction operations. You will coordinate sourcing, evaluate materials, equipment and services, ensuring conformance with project specs, cost targets, timelines and quality standards.

Responsibilities include reviewing BoMs, issuing RFQs/RFPs, negotiating terms, preparing POs, coordinating with engineering, operations, site, and logistics, and monitoring vendor performance.