Lead Construction Procurement Engineer

UCC Holding; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

UCC Holding is seeking an experienced Lead Procurement Engineer to manage procurement activities for high-rise building projects in Saudi Arabia. The role involves sourcing materials, evaluating technical packages, negotiating with suppliers, and coordinating with project and engineering teams to ensure timely deliveries and adherence to budget and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in civil or architectural engineering, 15+ years of procurement experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or architectural engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of procurement experience in building construction.
• Experience with main contractor procurement.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP; SAP is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate procurement activities for construction materials and equipment.
• Review project specs, drawings, BOQs, and material requirements to develop procurement strategies.
• Prepare procurement schedules and ensure timely purchasing and delivery.
• Identify, evaluate, and prequalify suppliers and subcontractors.
• Obtain quotations, compare bids, and negotiate competitive prices.

Skills

Procurement management

Supplier negotiations

Project coordination

Bid comparisons

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Architectural Engineering

Tools

MS Office

ERP procurement systems

SAP

Job description

UCC Holding is seeking an experienced Lead Procurement Engineer to manage procurement activities for high-rise building projects in Saudi Arabia. The role involves sourcing materials, evaluating technical packages, negotiating with suppliers, and coordinating with project and engineering teams to ensure timely deliveries and adherence to budget and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in civil or architectural engineering, 15+ years of procurement experience in