Senior Procurement Engineer
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About the Role
Nova International General Contracting is seeking an experienced Materials & Procurement Engineer to join their head office in Abu Dhabi.
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Responsibilities
- Prepare project specific procurement plans aligned with construction schedules
- Source qualified suppliers and subcontractors and obtain/evaluate quotations
- Prepare and coordinate material submittals and follow up on consultant approvals
- Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and delivery conditions
- Track material delivery schedules and consumption, and resolve delivery or quality issues
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (Civil Engineering preferred)
- 12–16 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
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Company Overview
- Nova International General Contracting is a newly established UAE based company dedicated to delivering excellence in general contracting and construction, specializing in executing branded residences.
Job Description
- We are seeking an experienced Materials & Procurement Engineer to join our head office in Abu Dhabi. As part of the Procurement Department, this role is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and procuring materials and subcontractors to support major construction projects.
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
- 12–16 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
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