Senior Procurement Engineer
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About the Role
Lead procurement execution for complex construction packages, manage suppliers, conduct evaluations, and ensure compliance with contractual terms and project requirements.
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Responsibilities
- Lead end to end procurement execution for assigned major and complex packages
- Take ownership of procurement packages, ensuring alignment with project schedule, budget, and technical requirements
- Coordinate and prioritize procurement activities for assigned scopes across multiple projects
- Act as primary procurement interface with key suppliers and subcontractors
- Lead technical and commercial evaluations in coordination with engineering and project teams
- Lead commercial negotiations within delegated authority and prepare award recommendations
- Prepare and finalize Purchase Orders and Subcontract Agreements
- Guide and technically review the work of Procurement Engineers and junior staff
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in architectural engineering or civil engineering
- 12 15 years of experience in Procurement Engineer role
- Experience with Grade A main contractors
- Proven background in complex or mega projects (healthcare, infrastructure, high rise, industrial)
- Strong familiarity with the Saudi construction market and supply chain
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) and MS Excel
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Role Purpose
- The Senior Procurement Engineer leads the procurement execution of major and complex construction packages, ensuring cost effective, compliant, and timely sourcing of materials and subcontract works.
- The role includes ownership of assigned procurement packages, leading and coordinating technical and commercial evaluations, supplier negotiations within delegated authority, and coordination across project teams to support successful project delivery.
Procurement Execution
- Lead end to end procurement execution for assigned major and complex packages, from RFQ issuance through award recommendation and execution support.
- Take ownership of procurement packages, ensuring alignment with approved project schedule, budget, and technical requirements.
- Coordinate and prioritize procurement activities for assigned scopes across multiple projects or large scale packages.
Supplier & Subcontractor Management
- Act as the primary procurement interface with key suppliers and subcontractors for assigned packages.
- Support supplier prequalification, assessment, and performance review.
- Proactively manage procurement related risks and monitor and escalate supplier non performance.
Technical & Commercial Evaluation
- Lead technical and commercial evaluations for assigned packages in coordination with engineering and project teams.
- Review and technically and commercially verify evaluation reports prepared by Procurement Engineers.
- Lead commercial negotiations within delegated authority and prepare clear award recommendations.
Contracting & Documentation
- Prepare and finalize Purchase Orders and Subcontract Agreements for assigned packages in accordance with approved templates and delegated authority.
- Ensure contractual clarity and compliance with approved contractual terms related to scope, delivery milestones, warranties, penalties, and payment terms.
- Ensure procurement documentation is complete, accurate, and audit ready.
Team Support & Coordination
- Guide and technically review the work of Procurement Engineers and junior staff for assigned packages.
- Coordinate closely with engineering, planning, site, QS, contracts, and finance teams.
- Support the resolution of procurement related issues during execution and close out in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
Technical Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of construction materials, systems, and subcontract scopes for complex projects.
- Strong ability to assess technical compliance, interfaces, and constructability impacts in coordination with engineering teams.
- Experience with long lead and specialist items (façade works, specialist finishes, high spec systems, etc.).
- Proven ability to independently manage complex procurement packages within approved procurement procedures and delegated authority.
- Strong commercial judgment and negotiation capability within delegated authority.
- Solid understanding of subcontract and PO contractual conditions and associated risk exposure.
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) and MS Excel.
- Leadership oriented, execution focused, and compliance driven mindset within assigned responsibilities.
- Strong coordination, prioritization, and decision making skills within defined scope and delegated authority.
- High ethical standards and attention to detail.
Preferred Experience
- Bachelor's degree in architectural engineering or civil engineering.
- 12 15 years of experience in Procurement Engineer role.
- Experience with Grade A main contractors.
- Proven background in complex or mega projects (healthcare, infrastructure, high rise, industrial).
- Strong familiarity with the Saudi construction market and supply chain.
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