Lead Procurement Engineer - (Civil, Finishing & Fit-Out Packages)

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

The Lead Procurement Engineer is responsible for the procurement or purchasing of technical goods and services of operation. Evaluates new and existing suppliers and negotiate purchase agreements with them. This position ensures that purchased goods and services are delivered in a timely manner.

• Develop the procurement strategy for each package, including the right mix of subcontract, supply-and-install and supply-only arrangements.
• Prepare and maintain the procurement schedule in line with the construction programme, design release dates and long-lead items.
• Track committed values against the approved procurement budget and report the buyout position to management.
• Identify, pre-qualify and maintain a vendor base of capable subcontractors, manufacturers and suppliers.
• Prepare enquiry packages with clear scopes of work, technical requirements, commercial terms and pricing formats.
• Define responsibility and interface matrices between packages so that no scope is missed or duplicated under the lump-sum arrangement.
• Manage tender clarifications, site visits and bidder queries in coordination with the technical department.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery commitments, warranties, bonds and contractual liabilities.
• Prepare award recommendations and issue subcontracts and purchase orders that flow down main contract obligations.
• Expedite material submittals, samples, mock-ups, approvals and deliveries, especially for critical items such as concrete, reinforcement, PT systems, stone, cladding panels and waterproofing materials.
• Monitor vendor performance and resolve commercial issues at package level.
• Coordinate with engineering, design, construction and QA/QC teams to make sure procured materials meet specifications and client approvals.
• Supervise procurement registers, trackers and progress reports.
• Lead and mentor a team of procurement engineers and officers.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement procedures, client approval processes, and local content requirements where applicable.

Package Scope Knowledge

• Civil and enabling works: site preparation, excavation, shoring, dewatering, backfilling, anti-termite treatment and hardscape works.
• Structural works: reinforced and post-tensioned concrete, ready-mix supply, reinforcement, formwork systems, precast and hollow-core elements, structural steel and masonry.
• Waterproofing and roofing: below-ground and wet-area waterproofing systems, and roof insulation and paving systems.
• Finishing works: stone, porcelain and ceramic flooring, wall finishes, ceilings, joinery interfaces and back-of-house finishes.
• Cladding and façade: GRC, stone cladding, aluminium louvres, canopies, balustrades and associated metalwork.

Job Experience

Minimum 15 year(s) working experience, 5 year(s) relevant working experience, 5 year (s) GCC is a plus

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Architect Engineering