Procurement Officer

STRABAG SE; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

STRABAG SE in Dubai is seeking an experienced Procurement Officer to source construction materials, obtain quotations, verify compliance with specifications, and secure best commercial terms for ongoing and upcoming UAE infrastructure projects.

The role requires strong UAE market knowledge, supplier networks, and the ability to verify technical requirements and contract obligations. Collaboration with engineers, QS, and tender teams is essential for project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 5+ years' procurement experience in UAE construction, particularly infrastructure/road/highway/utility projects.
• Strong knowledge of UAE suppliers, materials markets, and technical specification verification.
• Understanding of construction drawings and project requirements.
• Proficient in Excel, ERP, and procurement software.
• Valid UAE driving license preferred.
• Preferred: procurement experience with asphalt/bituminous products, aggregates, roadmarking/safety products, drainage/utility materials, concrete/precast elements, geotextiles, reinforcement steel, pipes and fittings.
• Strong negotiation and commercial skills.
• Knowledge of UAE market rates and material specifications.
• Supplier/stakeholder management, cost control, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure construction materials, equipment, and services required for infrastructure and road construction projects.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors across the UAE.
• Verify that proposed materials comply with project specifications, technical requirements, and client standards.
• Coordinate with project teams, engineers, and quantity surveyors to understand procurement requirements.
• Negotiate prices, delivery schedules, and commercial terms to achieve the best value for the company.
• Continuously monitor market prices and maintain up-to-date knowledge of material cost trends and supplier capabilities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and distributers throughout the UAE.
• Issue purchase orders and monitor delivery performance to ensure project requirements are met.
• Identify alternative suppliers and materials to support value engineering and cost.
• Support tendering and estimation teams by providing current market pricing and supplier information.
• We offer a comprehensive package & competitive compensation based on experience & knowledge.
• You will have the option to collaborate with other international units in the region and oversees.
• We have experienced colleagues who will help with the onboarding.
• You will join a highly motivated team with an open-door policy & striving to develop the future.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cost control

Attention to detail

Communication

Coordination

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP

Procurement software

Job description

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• Bachelor'sdegree in Civil Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, orrelated field.
• 5+years' procurement experience in UAE construction, particularlyinfrastructure/road/highway/utility projects.
• Strongknowledge of UAE suppliers, materials markets, and technical specificationverification.
• Understandingof construction drawings and project requirements.
• Proficientin Excel, ERP, and procurement software.
• ValidUAE driving license preferred.
• Preferred:procurement experience with asphalt/bituminous products, aggregates, roadmarking/safety products, drainage/utility materials, concrete/precastelements, geotextiles, reinforcement steel, pipes and fittings.
• Strongnegotiation and commercial skills.
• Knowledgeof UAE market rates and material specifications.
• Supplier/stakeholdermanagement, cost control, and attention to detail.
• Abilityto work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strongcommunication and coordination skills.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Officer to join our procurement team in Dubai. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing construction materials, obtaining competitive quotations, evaluating technical compliance, and procuring materials at the best commercial terms for ongoing and upcoming infrastructure projects across the UAE.The role requires strong knowledge of the UAE construction market, supplier networks, and infrastructure construction materials, combined with the ability to verify compliance with project specifications and contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source and procure construction materials, equipment, and services required for infrastructure and road construction projects.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors across the UAE.
• Verify that proposed materials comply with project specifications, technical requirements, and client standards.
• Coordinate with project teams, engineers, and quantity surveyors to understand procurement requirements.
• Negotiate prices, delivery schedules, and commercial terms to achieve the best value for the company.
• Continuously monitor market prices and maintain up-to-date knowledge of material cost trends and supplier capabilities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors throughout the UAE.
• Issue purchase orders and monitor delivery performance to ensure project requirements are met.
• Identify alternative suppliers and materials to support value engineering and cost
• Support tendering and estimation teams by providing current market pricing and supplier information.
• We offer a comprehensive package & competitive compensation based on experience & knowledge.
• You will have the option to collaborate with other international units in the region and oversees.
• We have experienced colleagues who will help with the onboarding.
• You will join a highly motivated team with an open-door policy & striving to develop the future.

At STRABAG around 89,000 people working on progress at more than 2,400 locations worldwide. Uniqueness and individual strengths characterise both our projects and each of us as individuals. Whether its building construction, civil engineering, road construction, underground engineering, bridge building, tunnelling, construction material production, project development or building management – we are always one step ahead so that we can become the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe. Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities are integral to this, who we are as a company and how we work.

Together we work as partners to complete projects successfully and grow with new challenges. Together we achieve great things. Let’s progress!