Procurement Engineer - Buildings Contracting

1. Job Summary

The Procurement Engineer is responsible for managing procurement activities for building construction projects, ensuring the timely sourcing and delivery of construction materials, equipment, and subcontracted services in accordance with project specifications, approved budgets, quality standards, and project schedules.

The role involves coordinating with project managers, consultants, site engineers, quantity surveyors, and suppliers to obtain competitive quotations, evaluate technical and commercial offers, negotiate favorable terms, and ensure the timely availability of materials to support uninterrupted construction activities.

1. Key ResponsibilitiesA. Procurement Planning and Execution

• Develop and implement procurement plans in line with project schedules, material requirements, and approved budgets.
• Review material requisitions, BOQs, technical specifications, drawings, and project requirements before initiating procurement.
• Source construction materials, equipment, tools, and services from approved local and international suppliers.
• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials to avoid project delays.
• Maintain procurement schedules and track the status of purchase orders and deliveries.

B. Supplier Sourcing and Management

• Identify, evaluate, and prequalify suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and subcontractors.
• Obtain and analyze quotations to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and compliance with project requirements.
• Maintain an updated supplier database and establish long-term business relationships.
• Evaluate supplier performance based on pricing, quality, delivery, reliability, and service.
• Conduct supplier negotiations to achieve cost savings and favorable commercial terms.

C. Technical and Commercial Evaluation

• Review technical submittals, material specifications, compliance documents, and product data sheets.
• Coordinate with technical and project teams to obtain approval of materials before placing orders, where required.
• Prepare technical and commercial comparison sheets for management approval.
• Verify that proposed materials comply with project specifications, consultant requirements, applicable codes, and approved material submittals.
• Clarify technical deviations, exclusions, warranties, and delivery conditions with suppliers.

D. Purchase Orders and Contract Administration

• Prepare and process purchase orders in accordance with approved requisitions and company procurement procedures.
• Ensure purchase orders clearly specify quantities, prices, delivery schedules, payment terms, warranties, and technical requirements.
• Follow up on order confirmations, manufacturing progress, dispatch, and delivery.
• Review supplier invoices against purchase orders, delivery notes, and agreed commercial terms.
• Coordinate with the accounts department to resolve invoice discrepancies and facilitate timely payments.
• Maintain complete procurement records, quotations, approvals, purchase orders, and supplier correspondence.

E. Cost Control and Budget Management

• Monitor procurement expenditure against approved project budgets and cost estimates.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through alternative sourcing, bulk purchasing, value engineering, and commercial negotiations.
• Support the project and quantity surveying teams with material cost comparisons and procurement forecasts.
• Monitor price fluctuations and advise management on potential cost and supply risks.
• Ensure all procurement commitments follow the approved budget and authorization matrix.

F. Material Delivery and Site Coordination

• Coordinate with site engineers, storekeepers, logistics teams, and project managers to confirm material requirements and delivery priorities.
• Monitor delivery schedules to ensure materials arrive according to construction milestones.
• Verify quantities, specifications, and delivery documentation in coordination with the receiving team.
• Follow up on shortages, damaged materials, rejected deliveries, and replacement requirements.
• Coordinate material returns, supplier claims, and warranty issues when necessary.

G. Compliance, Quality, and Reporting

• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, project specifications, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with the QA/QC team to ensure materials meet required quality standards and approvals.
• Prepare periodic procurement status reports, cost comparison reports, and supplier performance evaluations.
• Maintain an updated procurement tracker covering requisitions, quotations, approvals, purchase orders, and deliveries.
• Identify supply chain risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate and traceable procurement documentation.

1. Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Typically 3–7 years of experience in procurement for building construction projects.
• Experience sourcing construction materials such as cement, steel, concrete, blocks, waterproofing, finishing materials, doors, windows, sanitaryware, MEP materials, and related building products.
• Knowledge of construction drawings, BOQs, technical specifications, and material submittal procedures.
• Experience in supplier negotiations, quotation analysis, purchase order management, and cost control.
• Familiarity with local and international supplier markets.
• Experience in the UAE construction industry is preferred for UAE-based positions.

1. Technical Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of construction procurement procedures and supply chain management.
• Ability to prepare comparative statements and technical/commercial evaluation reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP or procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Understanding of inventory management, material planning, logistics, and delivery coordination.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement packages and meet tight project deadlines.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

1. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely delivery of materials in accordance with project requirements.
• Procurement cost savings against approved budgets.
• Compliance with technical specifications and approved material submittals.
• Supplier performance and on-time delivery rates.
• Accuracy and completeness of purchase orders and procurement documentation.
• Reduction in material shortages and construction delays caused by procurement.
• Compliance with procurement policies and approval procedures.
• Responsiveness to project and site material requirements.

1. Key Working Relationships

The Procurement Engineer will work closely with:

• Project Managers and Construction Managers
• Site Engineers and Technical Engineers
• Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Teams
• QA/QC and Engineering Departments
• Storekeepers and Logistics Teams
• Finance and Accounts Departments
• Suppliers, Manufacturers, and Subcontractors
• Consultants, where technical coordination is required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED10,000.00 - AED12,000.00 per month

Experience:

• Procurement with Construction company in UAE: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person