Senior Procurement Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading Waste-to-Energy operations team in Dubai is seeking a Senior Procurement Engineer to manage the procurement lifecycle and ensure compliance with audit standards. With 10-15+ years of relevant experience, you will be responsible for contract management, supplier performance, and driving process improvements. Key skills include negotiation, analytical abilities, and strong communication. The position offers a dynamic, high-performance work environment while contributing to sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of relevant experience in procurement and contracts management, including O&M or EPC environments.
• Proven experience in industrial or energy projects (waste-to-energy, power, utilities).
• Experience in the GCC is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process: PR review, RFQ, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, PO issuance.
• Drive continuous improvements to meet delivery, cost, and quality targets.
• Implement framework agreements and long-term sourcing strategies.

Skills

Negotiation capabilities

Analytical capabilities

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Procurement strategies

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field

Tools

EAM/CMMS systems (Infor preferred)

MS Office

Job description

About the job Senior Procurement Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Procurement Engineer to manage the full procurement lifecycle and contract administration of our Waste-to-Energy Operations & Maintenance plant in Dubai. This position plays a key role in ensuring cost efficiency, operational reliability, supplier performance, and full compliance with company and audit standards.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Operations

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process: PR review, RFQ, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, PO issuance, and expediting.
• Drive continuous improvements to ensure suppliers consistently meet on-time delivery, cost, and quality targets.
• Execute savings and optimization projects in collaboration with the operations & Maintenance Managers.
• Implement framework agreements and long-term sourcing strategies to secure competitive pricing and supply continuity.
• Manage both local and international procurement, including shipping and customs clearance.

Contracts & Compliance

• Lead pre-qualification, tendering, evaluation, and award of service and supply contracts.
• Draft, review, and administer contract terms and variations to ensure commercial protection and compliance with company policies.
• Monitor contractor performance and enforce contractual obligations.
• Coordinate closely with engineering, planning, finance, and legal teams to align procurement and contract activities with project budgets and schedules.

Performance & Governance

• Maintain complete documentation for full audit readiness.
• Support sourcing for CAPEX and major maintenance contracts when required.
• Identify and implement process improvements in procurement and supplier management.

Candidate Profile

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, Supply Chain, or a related technical field.
• Professional certification (e.g. CIPS) is an advantage.

Experience

• 10-15+ years of relevant experience in procurement and contracts management, including O&M or EPC environments.
• Proven experience in industrial or energy projects (waste-to-energy, power, utilities).
• Strong exposure to purchasing, inventory management, and supplier development.
• Experience in the GCC is required.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong negotiation and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent understanding of procurement strategies.
• Reliable, independent, and structured approach to work.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High integrity, transparency, and ability to work under pressure.
• Proficiency with EAM/CMMS systems (Infor preferred) and MS Office.
• Fluency in English.

Why Join Us

Join one of the worlds most advanced Waste-to-Energy plants, operated by global leaders BESIX and Kanadevia Inova. You'll contribute directly to Duba is sustainability goals while working in a dynamic, high-performance O&M environment.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.