Procurement Engineer

JOB PURPOSE • Execute day-to-day procurement of construction subcontract packages, materials and specialist services, ensuring competitive sourcing, technical compliance, timely awards and alignment with project budgets and programmes. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Handle assigned civil, structural, architectural, finishing and specialist subcontract packages from RFQ preparation through bid evaluation and award coordination. • Review drawings, BOQs, specifications and scopes; obtain clarifications from project teams and ensure complete, comparable quotations. • Source and evaluate subcontractors/suppliers; prepare RFQs, commercial comparisons, rate analyses, award submissions, LOAs, POs and subcontract documentation. • Conduct initial commercial negotiations on rates, payment terms and delivery commitments; escalate major commercial issues for approval. • Identify competitive alternative suppliers and value-engineering opportunities while maintaining technical, quality and approval requirements. • Coordinate with Project, Engineering, QS, Planning, QA/QC and Finance teams; follow up quotations, technical approvals, deliveries and package deadlines. • Maintain procurement trackers, quotation records, supplier databases, award documentation and accurate progress reports. • 4–7 years of relevant construction procurement experience; UAE main-contractor experience preferred. • Hands-on subcontract and material procurement exposure on building, residential, commercial and/or infrastructure projects. • Working knowledge of BOQs, drawings, specifications, RFQs, bid comparisons, subcontract terms and UAE supplier markets. • Civil Engineering or related qualification preferred; relevant procurement experience may be considered in lieu. • Good Excel skills and familiarity with procurement ERP systems; CIPS/CPP training advantageous. • Sound commercial analysis, negotiation, follow-up, coordination, documentation accuracy and ability to meet deadlines. • Measured on RFQ turnaround, timely package processing, bid comparison accuracy, cost competitiveness, compliance and reporting.