Procurement Team Leader (Architectural /Civil Engineer)

UCC Holding; At Ta'if; On-site; SAR 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

UCC Holding is seeking a Procurement Team Lead Engineer to drive procurement operations for major construction and infrastructure projects. You will lead the procurement team, develop sourcing plans, and manage supplier and subcontractor relationships to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of materials and services with uncompromising quality and compliance.

The role requires extensive experience in construction procurement, ERP proficiency, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 8–12 years of procurement experience within the construction industry, preferably with main contractors.
• Proven experience leading procurement teams and managing large-scale procurement activities for complex construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, contract management, supplier relationship management, and supply chain operations.
• Experience in Residential, Commercial, Hospitality (Hotel), Infrastructure, and Mixed-Use developments is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated expertise in supplier sourcing, vendor management, commercial evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and procurement management software.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
• Experience in the Saudi Arabian construction market is highly preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS or equivalent are considered an advantage.
• Candidates available for immediate joining or with a short notice period will be given preference.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the procurement team to ensure efficient procurement execution.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with project requirements, budgets, and schedules.
• Oversee full procurement lifecycle: supplier sourcing, RFQs/RFPs, bid evaluations, negotiations, POs, contracts.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Planning, Commercial, Cost Control, and Project Management teams.
• Conduct commercial and technical evaluations of suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and contracts.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers; maintain relationships with key vendors.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure quality and delivery commitments.
• Analyze market trends and pricing fluctuations to support planning and risk.
• Support tendering and bidding through sourcing, quotation analysis, and evaluations.
• Review and approve POs and procurement documents per policies.
• Present procurement reports and cost-saving initiatives to management.
• Drive continuous improvement for efficiency and cost optimization.
• Mitigate procurement and supply chain risks affecting delivery.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Team mentoring

Cost control

Project procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Procurement Team Lead Engineer to lead procurement operations and support the successful delivery of major construction and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the procurement team, developing strategic sourcing plans, overseeing supplier and subcontractor relationships, and ensuring the timely, cost-effective procurement of materials, equipment, and services while maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the procurement team to ensure the efficient execution of procurement activities and achievement of departmental objectives.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with project requirements, budgets, and schedules.
• Oversee the full procurement lifecycle, including supplier sourcing, prequalification, RFQs/RFPs, bid evaluations, negotiations, purchase orders, and contract administration.
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Planning, Commercial, Cost Control, and Project Management teams to ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials and services.
• Conduct comprehensive commercial and technical evaluations of suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and contractual conditions to secure optimal commercial outcomes.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers while maintaining strong relationships with key strategic vendors and subcontractors.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with quality standards, delivery commitments, and contractual obligations.
• Analyze market trends, material availability, and pricing fluctuations to support procurement planning and risk mitigation.
• Support tendering and bidding activities through supplier sourcing, quotation analysis, and commercial evaluations.
• Review and approve purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and procurement documentation in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Prepare and present procurement reports, KPIs, cost-saving initiatives, and performance analyses to senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency, cost optimization, and operational performance.
• Identify and mitigate procurement and supply chain risks that could impact project delivery.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure proper documentation throughout the procurement process.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 8–12 years of procurement experience within the construction industry, preferably with main contractors.
• Proven experience leading procurement teams and managing large-scale procurement activities for complex construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, contract management, supplier relationship management, and supply chain operations.
• Experience in Residential, Commercial, Hospitality (Hotel), Infrastructure, and Mixed-Use developments is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated expertise in supplier sourcing, vendor management, commercial evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and procurement management software.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
• Experience in the Saudi Arabian construction market is highly preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS or equivalent are considered an advantage.
• Candidates available for immediate joining or with a short notice period will be given preference.