Role Summary

As a Procurement Engineer – MEP & Civil, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities for civil, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) materials and equipment for large-scale building, infrastructure, and construction projects in Dubai.

The role requires strong experience in supplier sourcing, RFQs, quotation evaluation, commercial negotiations, purchase orders, material coordination, and delivery follow-up.

Line & Staff Relations

This role reports to the Procurement Manager / Project Manager and coordinates with:

• Project managers and construction teams
  • Engineering, QS, commercial, and planning teams
  • Site engineers, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors
  • Suppliers, vendors, manufacturers, and logistics teams
  • QA/QC and HSE teams

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Manage procurement activities for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) materials and equipment.
  • Source and evaluate reliable suppliers, vendors, and manufacturers.
  • Develop and maintain an updated supplier and vendor database.
  • Identify alternative suppliers and cost-effective procurement options.
  • Evaluate supplier capability, pricing, quality, lead times, and delivery performance.

RFQ & Quotation Management

• Prepare and issue RFQs based on project requirements, BOQs, drawings, and specifications.
  • Obtain, compare, and evaluate supplier quotations based on price, quality, specifications, payment terms, and delivery schedule.
  • Prepare quotation comparison statements and commercial evaluations.
  • Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and commercial conditions with suppliers.
  • Recommend suitable suppliers based on technical and commercial requirements.

Purchase Order & Delivery Coordination

• Prepare and process Purchase Orders (POs) and coordinate required approvals.
  • Monitor supplier order confirmations, production status, lead times, and delivery schedules.
  • Coordinate timely delivery of materials to the project site.
  • Follow up with suppliers regarding delayed, incomplete, or urgent material deliveries.
  • Resolve supplier issues related to delays, shortages, quality concerns, and replacement requirements.
  • Maintain accurate procurement trackers, quotation records, purchase orders, and delivery records.

Technical & Project Coordination

• Review BOQs, drawings, material specifications, and technical requirements before procurement.
  • Coordinate with engineering, QS, project, and site teams to confirm material requirements.
  • Ensure procured materials comply with approved specifications, standards, and project requirements.
  • Coordinate with QA/QC teams regarding material approvals and compliance.
  • Support project teams in identifying suitable technical and commercial alternatives where required.

Profile Specifications – Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Procurement, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 3–5 years of procurement experience within construction, contracting, engineering, or infrastructure projects.
  • Strong experience in procurement of Civil and/or MEP materials and equipment.
  • Hands-on experience in RFQs, quotation comparison, supplier evaluation, negotiations, and purchase orders.
  • Good understanding of BOQs, drawings, specifications, and material requirements.
  • Strong supplier sourcing, vendor management, and commercial negotiation skills.
  • UAE/GCC procurement experience is preferred.
  • Experience with large-scale construction, infrastructure, rail, airport, or major development projects will be an advantage.

Knowledge

• Civil construction materials and MEP materials/equipment.
  • UAE construction supplier and material markets.
  • Supplier sourcing and vendor evaluation.
  • RFQ and quotation comparison processes.
  • Purchase order and procurement procedures.
  • BOQ, drawings, specifications, and material requirements.
  • Commercial negotiation and payment terms.
  • Material lead times, delivery coordination, and supplier performance.
  • Construction procurement standards and project requirements.

Software Skills

• MS Excel – Mandatory
  • MS Word & PowerPoint
  • Procurement / ERP systems
  • Procurement tracking and reporting tools

Soft Skills

• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
  • Good analytical and commercial decision-making abilities.
  • Strong communication and coordination skills.
  • Excellent follow-up and organizational skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple procurement requirements simultaneously.
  • Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Proactive approach to resolving procurement and supplier-related issues.