Senior Procurement Engineer

Role Overview

Al Shirawi Group seeks a Senior Procurement Engineer to manage end-to-end procurement for construction and infrastructure projects. The role is based in the UAE, reports to the Executive Director, and is a full-time position within the Procurement Department, Construction / Infrastructure Division.

Role Purpose

The Senior Procurement Engineer owns the complete procurement lifecycle for construction and infrastructure projects, from strategy development through supplier management and contract administration. The role ensures timely material and equipment sourcing, optimizes costs while maintaining quality and compliance, and supports project delivery through strategic vendor relationships and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Strategy & Planning

• Develop procurement strategies aligned with project schedules, budgets, and operational requirements.
• Identify and develop alternative sourcing strategies to minimize supply-chain risks and improve procurement resilience.

Sourcing & Vendor Management

• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers, subcontractors, manufacturers, and service providers.
• Develop and maintain long-term strategic relationships with key suppliers, manufacturers, and subcontractors.
• Continuously monitor supplier performance and implement improvement initiatives where required.
• Conduct regular visits to project sites, supplier facilities, manufacturing plants, warehouses, and subcontractor locations to support procurement activities, inspections, and relationship management.

Requests for Quotation & Tender Management

• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs), Requests for Proposal (RFPs), and tender documents.
• Conduct technical and commercial evaluations of bids and prepare bid comparison reports and award recommendations.

Commercial Negotiation & Contract Administration

• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, payment conditions, delivery schedules, warranties, and contractual obligations to achieve best value for the organization.
• Prepare and issue Purchase Orders and Subcontract Agreements in accordance with company procedures.
• Lead subcontract procurement activities, including tendering, scope reviews, technical and commercial evaluations, negotiations, award recommendations, contract finalization, variations, claims management, and subcontractor performance monitoring.
• Coordinate with Commercial and Project teams to manage subcontract variations, claims, and contractual matters.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure procured materials and services fully comply with project specifications, client requirements, and applicable industry standards.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, contractual requirements, and ethical procurement practices.

Supplier Prequalification & Risk Management

• Lead supplier and subcontractor prequalification processes, including due diligence and financial, technical, quality, HSE, and compliance assessments.
• Develop, maintain, and periodically review the Approved Vendor List (AVL).
• Assess and mitigate procurement risks related to supplier performance, logistics, material availability, market fluctuations, and commercial exposure.

Operations & Project Support

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for construction and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate closely with Project Management, Planning, Estimation, Engineering, Commercial, QA/QC, HSE, and Stores teams to ensure timely procurement and project support.
• Monitor procurement schedules and proactively resolve supply issues to prevent project delays.
• Resolve supplier and subcontractor issues throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare procurement reports, cost analyses, savings reports, supplier performance evaluations, and management dashboards.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.

Certifications

• Professional procurement or supply chain certification such as CIPS, MCIPS, CPSM, or an equivalent qualification is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 10–15 years of procurement experience in the UAE/GCC.
• At least 5 years in a senior procurement role within construction, contracting, or infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in procurement of civil, infrastructure, utilities, roads, drainage, and MEP-related materials and subcontract packages.

Preferred Industry Background

• Infrastructure Contracting
• Civil Construction
• Roads and Highways
• Utilities
• Drainage and Sewerage
• Building Construction

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of construction materials and procurement practices.
• Experience in subcontractor procurement and contract administration.
• Knowledge of FIDIC contracts and construction procurement processes.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or similar.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office applications.

Soft Skills

• Strong negotiation and commercial acumen.
• Excellent commercial negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Leadership and team collaboration.
• Time management and ability to work under pressure.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.

Additional Information

• Valid UAE Driving Licence required.
• Existing professional relationships with reputable UAE/GCC suppliers, manufacturers, and subcontractors will be considered a distinct advantage.
• Familiarity with UAE construction market pricing, procurement regulations, logistics, and supplier networks.