Materials and Procurement Engineer
Job Fit Check
Base Career helps you apply smarter for this job.
Key skills for this role
About the Role
Nova International General Contracting seeks an experienced Materials & Procurement Engineer for its Abu Dhabi head office. The role involves sourcing, evaluating, and procuring materials and subcontractors for major construction projects, ensuring compliance with specifications and timely delivery.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Prepare project specific procurement plans aligned with construction schedules
- Coordinate with site teams to ensure accurate material forecasts
- Identify material requirements and ensure alignment with project specifications
- Source qualified suppliers and subcontractors
- Obtain and evaluate quotations, both technical and commercial
- Develop comparison sheets and support contract award recommendations
- Update and maintain the approved vendor database
- Prepare and coordinate material submittals
- Follow up on consultant comments and approval cycles
- Ensure all materials comply with specifications, BOQs, drawings, and MIRs
- Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and delivery conditions
- Support contract issuance in coordination with internal stakeholders
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (Civil Engineering preferred; Architecture acceptable)
- 8–12 years of experience in procurement and materials management within contracting companies
- Strong understanding of procurement processes and ERP or procurement systems
- Ability to prepare RFQs, comparison sheets, and contracts
- Experience with project specifications, BOQs, and drawings
- Strong technical and commercial evaluation skills
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines
Full Job Posting
Company Overview
- Nova International General Contracting is a newly established UAE based company specializing in general contracting and construction of branded residences.
- Committed to quality, innovation, and client satisfaction.
Job Description
- Seeking an experienced Materials & Procurement Engineer for the head office in Abu Dhabi.
- Responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and procuring materials and subcontractors for major construction projects.
- Reports to the Procurement Manager and works with site teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare project specific procurement plans aligned with construction schedules.
- Coordinate with site teams to ensure accurate material forecasts.
- Identify material requirements and ensure alignment with project specifications.
- Source qualified suppliers and subcontractors.
- Obtain and evaluate quotations, both technical and commercial.
- Develop comparison sheets and support contract award recommendations.
- Update and maintain the approved vendor database.
- Prepare and coordinate material submittals.
- Follow up on consultant comments and approval cycles.
- Ensure all materials comply with specifications, BOQs, drawings, and MIRs.
- Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and delivery conditions.
- Support contract issuance in coordination with internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
- Civil Engineering preferred; Architecture acceptable.
- 8–12 years of experience in procurement and materials management within contracting companies.
- Strong understanding of procurement processes and ERP or procurement systems.
- Ability to prepare RFQs, comparison sheets, and contracts.
- Experience with project specifications, BOQs, and drawings.
- Strong technical and commercial evaluation skills.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.
Nice to Have
- Experience in the UAE construction market.
- Experience with building and villa compound projects.
- Background with tier one construction contractors within the UAE.
Additional Information
- Nova International General Contracting is an equal opportunity employer.
- Employment decisions based on qualifications, experience, and business requirements.
- Compliance with UAE labor laws and regulatory requirements.
Apply for this job in 1 click
Skip the repetitive application forms
Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.
Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career
More from this employer
More jobs at Nova International General Contracting L.L.C. - S.P.C
Senior Technical Coordinator (Arch)
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nova International General Contracting seeks a Senior Technical Coordinator – Architecture to manage architectural technical aspects of luxury villa and residential projects in Abu Dhabi. The role requires coordinating d
Design Manager - Structural
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nova International General Contracting seeks a Design Manager - Structural to lead structural design coordination and technical engineering for projects in Abu Dhabi. Requires a bachelor's in civil/structural engineering
Project Engineer
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nova International General Contracting is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support the Construction Manager in Abu Dhabi. The role involves supervising construction activities, coordinating with teams, and ensu
Junior Structural Engineer
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nova International General Contracting is seeking a proactive Junior Structural Engineer to support structural design, review, and execution of building construction projects. The role involves preparing reinforcement sh
Sr. Structural Engineer
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nova International General Contracting seeks a Sr. Structural Engineer to lead structural design and coordination for complex building and infrastructure projects. The role requires 15+ years of experience, expertise in
Project Manager (Luxury Villas)
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nova International General Contracting seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead luxury villa developments across the UAE. The role requires managing multiple high-value projects from inception to handover, ensuring q
Stakeholder Coordination Engineer
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nova International General Contracting seeks a Stakeholder Coordination Engineer to serve as the primary interface with Abu Dhabi government authorities and utility providers. The role manages permits, approvals, and NOC
Senior Draftsman - Structural
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nova International General Contracting is seeking a Senior Structural Draftsman with 8-10 years of experience in the UAE contracting environment. The role involves preparing detailed structural shop drawings, coordinatin
Senior Technical Coordinator (Arch)
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Design Manager - Structural
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Project Engineer
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Junior Structural Engineer
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Sr. Structural Engineer
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Project Manager (Luxury Villas)
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Stakeholder Coordination Engineer
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Senior Draftsman - Structural
Abu Dhabi, UAE