Senior Procurement Engineer | Building Construction

ABU ALNAGA CONTRACTING; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Alnaga Contracting is seeking an experienced Procurement Engineer to manage procurement of construction materials, equipment, and services for building projects in Dubai. You will ensure compliance with project specs, approved materials, budgets, and schedules while coordinating with consultants, PMs, site engineers, and QS.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of construction materials, supplier coordination, and the ability to evaluate technical and commercial offers effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical or electrical engineering or a related field.
• 7–10 years of procurement experience in building construction or contracting.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, suppliers and local market conditions.
• Experience in sourcing, quotation evaluation, price negotiation and PO management.
• Ability to read drawings, BOQs, specs and material submittals.
• Solid evaluation of technical and commercial supplier quotations.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel; ERP/procurement software is a plus.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet procurement deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement for construction materials, equipment, tools, and subcontracted services.
• Review drawings, specs, BOQs and schedules to identify purchasing needs.
• Prepare and issue RFQs to suppliers.
• Source and evaluate suppliers by price, quality, and delivery terms.
• Prepare comparison statements for management approval.
• Coordinate with consultants, PMs, site engineers, QS, and other departments.
• Verify material compliance with specs and approved submittals.
• Coordinate with suppliers for technical docs, samples, and test certificates.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules and warranties.
• Process purchase orders and manage timely approvals.
• Monitor procurement schedules and ensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with logistics and site teams for delivery and inspection.
• Follow up on delays, damages, or non-conforming materials.
• Maintain supplier/subcontractor database and seek new sources.
• Evaluate supplier performance on quality, cost, reliability, and delivery.
• Maintain procurement records: RFQs, quotes, POs, delivery notes and invoices.
• Identify cost-saving and value-engineering opportunities.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with policies and standards.

Skills

Procurement management

Negotiation

Supplier coordination

ERP software

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Abu Alnaga Contracting is looking for an experienced and motivated Procurement Engineer to join our building construction team. The candidate will be responsible for managing the procurement of construction materials, equipment, and services while ensuring compliance with project specifications, approved materials, required quality standards, budget, and project schedules.

The ideal candidate should have strong technical knowledge of construction materials, excellent supplier coordination skills, and the ability to evaluate technical and commercial offers effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement process for construction materials, equipment, tools, and subcontracted services.


• Review project drawings, specifications, BOQs, material requirements, and procurement schedules to identify purchasing requirements.


• Prepare and issue RFQs (Request for Quotations) to approved and potential suppliers.


• Source and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, technical compliance, delivery time, and payment terms.


• Obtain and compare technical and commercial quotations and prepare comparison statements for management approval.


• Coordinate with consultants, project managers, site engineers, quantity surveyors, and other departments regarding material requirements.


• Verify that proposed materials and products comply with project specifications and approved material submittals.


• Coordinate with suppliers for technical documentation, samples, catalogues, test certificates, and compliance documents.


• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and other commercial conditions with suppliers.


• Prepare and process purchase orders and ensure timely approval and placement of orders.


• Monitor procurement schedules and follow up with suppliers to ensure materials are delivered according to project requirements.


• Coordinate with logistics and site teams regarding material delivery, unloading, storage, and inspection.


• Follow up on delayed, damaged, or non-conforming materials and coordinate necessary corrective actions.


• Maintain an updated supplier and subcontractor database and develop new sources when required.


• Evaluate supplier performance in terms of quality, cost, reliability, and delivery.


• Maintain proper procurement records, including RFQs, quotations, comparison sheets, purchase orders, delivery notes, and invoices.


• Assist the commercial and project teams in identifying cost-saving and value-engineering opportunities.


• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, project requirements, and applicable standards.


• Monitor market prices and availability of major construction materials.


• Coordinate with the QA/QC team to ensure materials received on site are inspected and approved before use.


• Support project teams in resolving material-related technical and procurement issues.

Typical Materials & Items

• Civil and structural materials


• Ready-mix concrete, cement, steel, blocks, and related materials


• Waterproofing materials


• Finishing and building materials


• Doors, windows, and architectural materials


• Tiles, flooring, ceiling, and partition materials


• Paints and coatings


• Plumbing and sanitary materials


• Electrical materials


• HVAC-related materials


• Construction equipment, tools, and consumables


• Joinery and interior fit-out materials

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field.


• 7-10 years of experience in procurement within the building construction or contracting industry.


• Strong knowledge of construction materials, suppliers, and local market conditions.


• Experience in sourcing, quotation evaluation, price negotiation, and purchase order management.


• Ability to understand construction drawings, BOQs, specifications, and material submittals.


• Good knowledge of technical and commercial evaluation of supplier quotations.


• Strong negotiation, communication, and supplier management skills.


• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.


• Experience with ERP/procurement software is an advantage.


• Ability to work under pressure and meet project procurement deadlines.


• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


• Candidates with experience in building construction, main contracting, interior fit-out, or MEP procurement will be preferred.