Procurement Engineer

Client of Talent Hive; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentHive is recruiting Procurement Engineers for a leading construction organisation in Saudi Arabia. You will manage the full procurement lifecycle, review BOQs and drawings, and work closely with engineering and project delivery teams to meet project timelines.

The role requires a minimum of 8 years’ procurement experience in Saudi Arabia, with a strong contractor background across building, housing, infrastructure and utilities projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years procurement engineering experience within Saudi Arabia.
• Experience with construction contractors, infrastructure contractors, building contractors, MEP contractors or construction-focused EPC contractors.
• Strong procurement experience supporting building, housing, infrastructure, utilities or mixed-use developments.
• Experience managing MR/RFQ/Supplier sourcing/TBE/CBE/POs/expediting and delivery coordination.
• Ability to interpret BOQs, engineering drawings and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage full procurement lifecycle from MR to PO issuance and delivery.
• Review BOQs, drawings, technical specs to determine procurement requirements.
• Prepare and issue RFQs to approved suppliers and subcontractors.
• Conduct Technical and Commercial Bid Evaluations (TBE/CBE).
• Source, evaluate and negotiate with suppliers for best outcomes.
• Coordinate with Engineering, QS, PM and Site Operations teams.
• Monitor procurement schedules, supplier performance and material delivery.
• Prepare procurement logs, reports and documentation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors in Saudi market.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company procedures and project specs.

Skills

Procurement lifecycle

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Contractor experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Procurement Engineers

We are currently recruiting Procurement Engineers on behalf of a leading construction organisation in Saudi Arabia. We are seeking experienced procurement professionals with a strong contractor‑side background supporting major building, housing, infrastructure and utilities projects across the Kingdom. This opportunity is suited to hands‑on Procurement Engineers who have managed the full procurement lifecycle and have extensive experience working closely with engineering and project delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement lifecycle from Material Requisitions (MRs) through to Purchase Order (PO) issuance and final material delivery.
• Review BOQs, drawings, technical specifications and material submittals to determine procurement requirements.
• Prepare and issue RFQs and procurement enquiries to approved suppliers and subcontractors.
• Conduct Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE) and Commercial Bid Evaluations (CBE).
• Source, evaluate and negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best commercial and delivery outcomes.
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Project Management and Site Operations teams.
• Monitor procurement schedules, supplier performance and material delivery to support project programmes.
• Prepare procurement logs, procurement reports and purchasing documentation.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors across the Saudi market.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company procedures, project specifications and commercial requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of Procurement Engineering experience within Saudi Arabia.
• Proven experience working for a construction contractor, infrastructure contractor, building contractor, MEP contractor or construction‑focused EPC contractor.
• Strong procurement experience supporting building, housing, infrastructure, utilities or mixed‑use developments.
• Proven experience managing the complete procurement process including Material Requisitions (MRs), RFQs, supplier sourcing, Technical & Commercial Bid Evaluations (TBE/CBE), Supplier negotiations, Purchase Orders (POs), and expediting and delivery coordination.
• Strong ability to interpret BOQs, engineering drawings, technical specifications and material submittals.
• Strong understanding of the Saudi supplier and subcontractor market.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience delivering procurement across residential & housing developments, commercial buildings, mixed‑use developments, infrastructure projects, utilities projects, mega projects.

Note: This opportunity is focused on construction project procurement. Candidates whose experience is predominantly within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, Pipeline or Process EPC procurement environments are unlikely to be suitable for this position.

Ready to apply? If your experience matches the requirements above and you are open to opportunities across construction project procurement, please submit your details using the form below. A member of the TalentHive team will review your application and contact suitable candidates directly.