Senior Procurement Engineer

Veolia; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in waste management seeks a Senior Procurement Engineer to manage procurement activities for industrial facilities. The role involves sourcing goods, vendor management, and ensuring compliance with procurement strategies. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in procurement, particularly in O&M and EPC projects, and a strong commercial acumen.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in procurement.
• Experience in O&M and EPC projects in sectors like water, waste, and energy.

Responsibilities

• Execute and support procurement and supply chain strategy.
• Sourcing of goods and services, vendor evaluation, and contract preparation.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

For 170 years, Veolia has been a global leader in providing water, energy, and waste management solutions. Serving public authorities and industries across 58 countries, our comprehensive services are essential to human development and sustainable growth. As we progress alongside economic growth and human development, we continuously adapt and innovate, designing solutions that positively impact the environment and conserve resources.

Veolia focuses on local solutions to purify and preserve vital resources, mitigate resource depletion, decarbonize lifestyles and production methods, and adapt to the impacts of climate change.

Our mission is to build a better 21st century, and we proudly identify as #resourcers.

Key figures of Veolia Near and Middle East :

Over 3,400 employees in the Middle East (including nearly 6,000 employees for Enova, reporting directly to Veolia Africa Middle-East for Facility Management and Energy Efficiency contracts)

A robust local network across the region, including the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia

40 years of sustainable partnerships

In the Middle East, Veolia collaborates with industries, governments, communities, and commercial businesses to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions needed today, while maintaining a vision for tomorrow. Through public-private partnerships and innovative contractual schemes, Veolia is dedicated to achieving measurable results with pragmatic, sustainable environmental solutions.

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Job Description

Context :

MAGMA Waste Treatment Services operates and maintains two industrial Waste Treatment Facilities (IWTF) in Ruwais (Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates) with around 200 employees.

The Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility (HWTF or BeAAT) includes TDU’s, Centrifugation, Stabilization, Class I and II landfill, PCT, and Incineration lines with a capacity around 60 KTA;

The Natural Occurring Radioactive Materials Treatment Facility (NORM) is a new 6.5 KTA decontamination and treatment facility, including a high-pressure water descaling system, centrifugation, incineration, and encapsulation of ashes prior to disposal in in-situ Hazardous landfill.

Two-thirds of the assets were commissioned in 2021, and some alignment works, processes, and procedures are being reviewed and implemented to comply with Veolia standards since the MAGMA Team took over the facilities in June 2023, after a successful process.

Job Description :

Main Accountabilities :

The Senior Procurement Engineer executes and supports the procurement and supply chain strategy in accordance with the project requirements and is accountable for contributing to the project’s procurement performance / KPIs. They deal with service providers, sub-contractors, suppliers, and the project procurement team (including project procurement officers, expeditors, and logistics teams).

Detailed Job Description :

• Sourcing of A2Z goods (consumables, chemicals, spares, PPEs, machinery, and tools) and services (manpower hire, AMCs, plant and equipment hire, indirect categories, etc.)
• Supervision of procurement officers on day-to-day procurement activities.
• Tracking and periodic reporting on the KPIs of procurement officers.
• Review and improve RFQ input received from the operations team.
• Sourcing of competent vendors using vendor evaluation processes.
• Sending RFI / RFQ for goods and services, with relevant terms and conditions.
• Preparation of commercial bid evaluation with the offers received.
• Negotiation of prices, terms & conditions with competency.
• Procurement of goods & services with competency and risk management.
• Preparation of Contract and Purchase Orders.
• Leading kick-off meetings and communication with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Preparation of MIS reports.
• Vendor evaluation and development; administration of vendor database according to processes.
• Ensuring compliance of procurement activities with organizational policies.
• Contributing to process improvements (REX) and ensuring implementation within scope.
• Upholding legal, ethical standards, and compliance with internal reporting rules.

Qualifications

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar with equivalent technical procurement experience.

Experience and Skills :

Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in procurement, preferably in O&M and EPC projects in sectors such as water, waste, energy, oil & gas, or construction.

Proven technical, commercial, and operational knowledge in engineering procurement for large projects.

Experience with multinational contractors or consultancies in similar sectors.

Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills

Ability to work positively in multinational teams with high cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity.

High integrity and commitment to ethical behavior.

Ability to influence stakeholders to drive change.

Good communication, people management, and team leadership skills.

Willingness to be based full-time in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi.

Additional Information

Veolia is committed to diversity and equal opportunity in its recruitment processes. This description is not exhaustive of all duties and responsibilities of the role. Veolia Middle East does not discriminate in any form in its recruitment processes.