Senior Procurement Engineer

JOB PURPOSE • Independently manage end-to-end procurement of construction subcontract packages, materials and specialist services, ensuring competitive awards, technical compliance, budget control and alignment with project programmes. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Manage civil, structural, architectural, finishing and specialist subcontract packages from procurement planning and RFQ through commercial evaluation, negotiation and award. • Review drawings, BOQs, specifications and scopes; coordinate technical clarifications and ensure complete, comparable subcontractor offers. • Identify and prequalify subcontractors/suppliers; prepare bid comparisons, rate analyses, award recommendations, LOAs, POs and subcontract documentation. • Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery/programme commitments and commercial conditions in coordination with Commercial/Contracts teams. • Develop alternative sources and value-engineering proposals without compromising quality, technical approvals or project requirements. • Coordinate with Project, Engineering, QS, Planning, QA/QC and Finance teams; track package milestones, approvals, deliveries and procurement risks. • Maintain procurement registers, market intelligence, supplier performance records and timely management reports. • 8–12 years of relevant construction procurement experience; UAE main-contractor experience strongly preferred. • Demonstrated independent management of multiple subcontract packages for building, residential, high-rise and/or infrastructure projects. • Working knowledge of construction BOQs, drawings, specifications, tender comparisons, subcontract terms and UAE market rates. • Civil Engineering or related degree preferred; other qualifications considered where supported by strong construction procurement experience. • Advanced Excel and procurement ERP familiarity; CIPS/CPP or equivalent professional training advantageous. • Strong negotiation, commercial analysis, stakeholder coordination, accountability and ability to meet programme deadlines. • Measured on timely package awards, savings against approved budgets, technical/commercial compliance, supplier development and procurement reporting.