Senior Materials & Procurement Engineer for UAE Projects

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova International General Contracting seeks an experienced Materials & Procurement Engineer for its Abu Dhabi head office. You will source, evaluate, and procure materials and subcontractors to support major construction projects, ensuring material availability and alignment with project specs.

You will coordinate with site teams, manage RFQs, negotiate terms, and maintain the vendor database to prevent delays and improve delivery performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field required.
• 8–12 years of procurement and materials management experience in contracting firms.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and ERP systems.
• Ability to prepare RFQs, comparison sheets, and contracts.
• Experience with project specs, BOQs, and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project-specific procurement plans aligned with construction schedules.
• Coordinate with site teams to ensure accurate material forecasts.
• Identify material requirements and ensure alignment with project specifications.
• Source qualified suppliers and subcontractors.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations (technical and commercial).
• Develop comparison sheets and support contract award recommendations.
• Update and maintain the approved vendor database.
• Prepare and coordinate material submittals.
• Follow up on consultant comments and approval cycles.
• Ensure materials comply with specifications, BOQs, drawings and MIRs.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery terms; support contract issuance.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

ERP systems

RFQ preparation

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Civil Engineering preferred

Tools

ERP software

Contract management tools

Job description

Nova International General Contracting seeks an experienced Materials & Procurement Engineer for its Abu Dhabi head office. You will source, evaluate, and procure materials and subcontractors to support major construction projects, ensuring material availability and alignment with project specs.

You will coordinate with site teams, manage RFQs, negotiate terms, and maintain the vendor database to prevent delays and improve delivery performance.