Procurement Officer

Strabag; Muscat; On-site; OMR 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Strabag in Dubai seeks an experienced Procurement Officer to source construction materials, obtain competitive quotations, evaluate technical compliance, and procure materials on the best commercial terms for ongoing and upcoming infrastructure projects across the UAE. The role requires strong knowledge of the UAE construction market, supplier networks, and material specifications.

You will work with project teams, engineers, and quantity surveyors to define procurement needs, negotiate prices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 5+ years' procurement experience in UAE construction, infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of UAE suppliers, materials markets, and technical specification verification.
• Understanding of construction drawings and project requirements.
• Proficient in Excel, ERP, and procurement software.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure construction materials, equipment, and services required for infrastructure and road construction projects.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors across the UAE.
• Verify that proposed materials comply with project specifications, technical requirements, and client standards.
• Coordinate with project teams, engineers, and quantity surveyors to understand procurement requirements.
• Negotiate prices, delivery schedules, and commercial terms to achieve the best value for the company.
• Continuously monitor market prices and maintain up-to-date knowledge of material cost trends and supplier capabilities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors throughout the UAE.
• Issue purchase orders and monitor delivery performance to ensure project requirements are met.
• Identify alternative suppliers and materials to support value engineering and cost
• Support tendering and estimation teams by providing current market pricing and supplier information.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Excel

ERP

Procurement software

Driving license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Procurement, or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP

Procurement software

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Officer to join our procurement team in Dubai. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing construction materials, obtaining competitive quotations, evaluating technical compliance, and procuring materials at the best commercial terms for ongoing and upcoming infrastructure projects across the UAE. The role requires strong knowledge of the UAE construction market, supplier networks, and infrastructure construction materials, combined with the ability to verify compliance with project specifications and contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and procure construction materials, equipment, and services required for infrastructure and road construction projects.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors across the UAE.
• Verify that proposed materials comply with project specifications, technical requirements, and client standards.
• Coordinate with project teams, engineers, and quantity surveyors to understand procurement requirements.
• Negotiate prices, delivery schedules, and commercial terms to achieve the best value for the company.
• Continuously monitor market prices and maintain up-to-date knowledge of material cost trends and supplier capabilities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors throughout the UAE.
• Issue purchase orders and monitor delivery performance to ensure project requirements are met.
• Identify alternative suppliers and materials to support value engineering and cost
• Support tendering and estimation teams by providing current market pricing and supplier information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 5+ years' procurement experience in UAE construction, particularly infrastructure/road/highway/utility projects.
• Strong knowledge of UAE suppliers, materials markets, and technical specification verification.
• Understanding of construction drawings and project requirements.
• Proficient in Excel, ERP, and procurement software.
• Valid UAE driving license preferred.
• Preferred: procurement experience with asphalt/bituminous products, aggregates, road marking/safety products, drainage/utility materials, concrete/precast elements, geotextiles, reinforcement steel, pipes and fittings.
• Strong negotiation and commercial skills.
• Knowledge of UAE market rates and material specifications.
• Supplier/stakeholder management, cost control, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.