Senior Engineer - Procurement

Sobha Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Dubai is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage procurement processes including issuing Purchase Orders, evaluating supplier bids, and negotiating contracts. The ideal candidate should have experience in vendor management and strong analytical skills. This role offers an opportunity to drive procurement strategies and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement processes and supplier negotiation.
• Ability to analyze quotations and prepare Techno-Commercial Bid Evaluations.
• Strong vendor management and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule procurement processes and issue Purchase Orders.
• Review quotations and submit evaluations for approval.
• Negotiate with suppliers on cost and delivery.

Job description

Identify long lead material and sub-contract works and schedule procurement processes accordingly, then issue Purchase Orders & Service Orders.

Issue enquiries/Requests for Quotation (RFQ) to approved project vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors, and follow up for their quotations.

Review quotations and prepare Techno-Commercial Bid Evaluation (CBE), ensuring products and services meet project requirements; submit CBE to the Procurement Manager and management for approval.

Upon approval of the Techno-Commercial Bid Evaluation, inform vendors to proceed with samples and technical submittals/pre-qualification documents in coordination with the Technical Team for consultant approval for major materials and sub-contract works.

Issue Purchase Orders/Service (Sub-Contract) Orders after obtaining consultant approval.

Assist the Tender & Estimation team in providing quotations from suppliers and subcontractors for pre-tender jobs.

Maintain a vendor database and track the performance of existing suppliers, taking necessary actions as needed.

Coordinate and follow up with the Commercial team regarding vendor payments.

Analyze suppliers to select those who can deliver high-quality products at competitive prices and on time.

Negotiate with suppliers on lead times, costs, and quality to maximize benefits for the company.

Manage suppliers to meet objectives related to cost, delivery, performance, schedule, and quality.

Develop purchasing or sourcing strategies based on portfolio analysis and supplier studies.

Liaise with suppliers on delivery schedules to ensure on-time deliveries of final products. Develop, implement, and drive procurement strategies to meet cost-saving targets.

Ensure all procurement transactions comply with legal and contractual requirements. Adopt appropriate supplier management methodologies and procurement strategies to secure better prices.

Coordinate with vendors on continuous quality improvement.

Ensure all potential suppliers receive the same information to provide equal opportunity to meet requirements.

Negotiate the best payment terms and contract conditions while maintaining high integrity.

Keep accurate records to justify processes and decisions.

Prepare and maintain the procurement log daily and keep the vendor database updated.

Apply and follow the vendor registration process.

Complete work within the specified SLA.

Ensure all TQM deliverables are achieved as per plan, with KPIs updated on time, DWM sheets maintained daily, G1G2 gaps identified, and action points implemented. Generate and implement Sobha Ideas, etc.

Required Experience:

Senior IC