Procurement Team Leader Engineer

* Review contracts and contract comparisons to validate procurement decisions and provide appropriate recommendations to management. * Proactively identify and prequalify relevant UAE-based vendors and suppliers for new projects, ensuring the selection of the most suitable and competitive options. * Discuss and align project procurement strategies with management, considering project requirements, timelines, budgets, and UAE market conditions. * Resolve technical and project-related issues with vendors and suppliers to ensure smooth procurement activities and uninterrupted project progress. * Prepare and present monthly and quarterly procurement reports, highlighting procurement status, vendor performance, risks, challenges, and recommendations to management. * Act as a trusted procurement advisor to the Project Management team, proactively and reactively addressing procurement-related challenges and supporting the successful delivery of UAE projects. Bachelor s Degree in Civil/ Architecture Engineering. 8+ years of relevant experience. Experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and vendor management. Professional certification (e.g., CIPS, PMP, or CSCP).