Strategic Procurement Lead — Tunneling Projects

Boring Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boring Company in Dubai seeks a seasoned Procurement Specialist to drive cost-effective purchasing for tunneling projects. You will partner with project managers and engineers to source TBMs and related components, negotiate with suppliers, and implement purchasing processes to optimize efficiency.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in procurement, with strong MS Office skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• 5+ years buying/procurement/purchasing experience.
• Ability to multitask and manage urgency with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with project managers and engineers to develop efficient, cost-effective solutions to construction challenges.
• Create comprehensive cost estimates to drive decision making.
• Develop strategic supplier relationships, negotiate contracts and pricing, act as primary contact for key Dubai-based suppliers.
• Assist in development and implementation of purchasing systems and processes to improve company efficiency.
• Execute all purchase orders for Dubai operation; handle purchases quickly and without error; communicate order status to internal customers and coordinate delivery logistics.
• Source critical items, working directly with project manager, field engineers, and field technicians.
• Manage rental equipment delivery and return, maximize utilization, ensure timely returns.
• Resolve invoice issues with suppliers to ensure vendor payment.
• Report and monitor inventory counts of tunneling supplies.

Skills

5+ years procurement experience

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree (engineering / business / supply chain)

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Boring Company in Dubai seeks a seasoned Procurement Specialist to drive cost-effective purchasing for tunneling projects. You will partner with project managers and engineers to source TBMs and related components, negotiate with suppliers, and implement purchasing processes to optimize efficiency.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in procurement, with strong MS Office skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.