Lead Procurement Engineer – Civil & Construction

UCC Holding; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

UCC Holding is seeking a Lead Procurement Engineer to manage procurement for civil and structural packages in Riyadh. You will develop the procurement strategy, prepare schedules and bid packages, and ensure timely deliveries in line with project requirements.

Responsibilities include coordinating with engineering, design, construction and QA/QC teams, expediting critical orders, and leading a team of procurement professionals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of total work experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant procurement experience; GCC experience is a plus.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Architect Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop the procurement strategy for each package, including mix of subcontract, supply-and-install and supply-only.
• Prepare and maintain the procurement schedule aligned with construction programme and long-lead items.
• Track committed values vs. approved budget and report buyout position to management.
• Identify and pre-qualify a vendor base of capable subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prepare enquiry packages with clear scopes, technical requirements, terms and pricing formats.
• Define interfaces between packages to ensure complete scope and avoid duplication.
• Lead tender clarifications, site visits, and bidder queries with the technical department.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery, warranties, bonds and liabilities.
• Prepare award recommendations and issue subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Expedite submittals, deliveries and approvals for critical items like concrete and cladding.
• Monitor vendor performance and resolve commercial issues at package level.
• Coordinate with engineering, design, construction and QA/QC to ensure material specifications meet client approvals.
• Supervise procurement registers, trackers and progress reports.
• Lead and mentor a team of procurement engineers and officers.
• Ensure compliance with procurement procedures and local content requirements.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Vendor management

Negotiation

Contract management

Tendering

Project coordination

Team leadership

QA/QC coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Architect Engineering

Job description

UCC Holding is seeking a Lead Procurement Engineer to manage procurement for civil and structural packages in Riyadh. You will develop the procurement strategy, prepare schedules and bid packages, and ensure timely deliveries in line with project requirements.

Responsibilities include coordinating with engineering, design, construction and QA/QC teams, expediting critical orders, and leading a team of procurement professionals.