Procurement Specialist

Role Description

Procurement Responsibilities

• Conduct market visits and trade shows to expand market knowledge and supplier and subcontractor networks.
• Develop, maintain, and update supplier and subcontractor technical records and procurement databases.
• Introduce, develop, and prequalify vendors and subcontractors offering suitable prices, quality, payment terms, and capability.
• Generate material and subcontractor logs in line with the procurement plan and project requirements.
• Issue RFQs, collect quotations, upload responses to SharePoint, and prepare technical and commercial comparison sheets.
• Coordinate approvals for procurement evaluations and update logs for site, consultant, and planning progress reports.
• Provide material samples for client and consultant approval and review local purchase orders prepared by purchasers.
• Support construction teams with timely material delivery and technical or payment issues.
• Prepare letters of intent, letters of acceptance, and subcontract agreements with senior procurement personnel.
• Review technical evaluations, compliance assessments, and scope matrices for major subcontractors.
• Discuss approved vendors with senior procurement personnel before releasing major RFQs.
• Attend procurement meetings and site meetings as required and assist with departmental personnel training.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• At least 2 years of procurement experience is required, preferably in construction.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and teamwork skills are required.
• Problem-solving ability, adaptability, results orientation, and commitment to process excellence are required.
• Familiarity with FIDIC, JCT, government, or other standard contract formats is required.
• Computer and commercial skills are required.
• Oracle ERP Procurement/P2P experience is preferred.
• Fluency in English and Arabic reading, writing, and speaking is required.