Procurement Engineer - Civil .
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Role Overview
Manage end-to-end procurement of MEP and civil materials, equipment, and subcontract services for construction and fit-out projects.
Coordinate with project managers, consultants, engineers, suppliers, and contractors to procure compliant materials on time and within budget.
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Job Description
Manage end-to-end procurement of MEP and civil materials, equipment, and subcontract services for construction and fit-out projects.
Coordinate with project managers, consultants, engineers, suppliers, and contractors to procure compliant materials on time and within budget.
Procurement Responsibilities
- Manage procurement for MEP and civil materials and equipment.
- Review material requisitions, BOQs, drawings, and specifications before issuing RFQs.
- Prepare RFQs with complete technical and commercial requirements.
- Evaluate supplier quotations and technical submissions.
- Identify long-lead items and develop strategies to avoid project delays.
- Coordinate consultant approvals for material submittals.
- Issue and manage purchase orders through delivery and payment.
Supplier and Commercial Management
- Source and prequalify suppliers and maintain the Approved Vendor List.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and commercial conditions.
- Build supplier relationships and framework agreements.
- Manage international procurement and Incoterms where applicable.
- Apply Total Cost of Ownership principles to major procurement packages.
Quality and Documentation
- Ensure materials comply with project specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate inspections, approvals, FATs, SATs, and material submittals.
- Maintain RFQs, bid comparisons, purchase orders, invoices, warranties, and close-out documents.
Planning and Coordination
- Track procurement schedules and material deliveries.
- Prepare weekly procurement status reports.
- Coordinate with project teams, logistics, warehouses, and suppliers to ensure timely material availability.
- Maintain procurement records using ERP systems such as Zoho Procurement or similar.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum five years of procurement experience within the UAE construction industry.
- Experience procuring MEP and civil packages for commercial, hospitality, residential, or mixed-use developments.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, ELV, and civil construction materials.
- Experience in supplier evaluation, bid analysis, contract negotiation, and purchase order management.
- Proficiency in ERP procurement software.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
Preferred Qualifications
- CIPS Level 4 or above.
- Experience with LEED, Estidama, or other sustainable construction projects.
- Experience on large-scale UAE construction projects.
Key Competencies
- Strong technical knowledge of MEP and civil systems.
- Strong negotiation and commercial management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- High attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Work Location
- Work is performed in person.
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