Procurement Engineer

Job description / Role

This opportunity is with a highly diversified and dynamic organization based in Abu Dhabi. The company is privately held into diversified businesses.

• As a Procurement Specialist, your role will be pivotal in managing technical procurement requirements and ensuring compliance with project specifications.
• You will lead strategic procurement efforts, sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and overseeing the acquisition of construction materials, signage, furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
• Collaborating closely with internal teams, you'll forecast material needs, manage supplies, and maintain cost-effectiveness while upholding quality standards.
• Vendor management will be key as you develop relationships, conduct performance evaluations, and enforce contractual terms.
• Your expertise in contract negotiation will drive favorable terms, manage risks, and align procurement activities with project budgets.
• Utilizing your technical knowledge and quantitative surveying skills, you'll assess product quality, conduct detailed cost analyses, and identify process improvements.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining meticulous procurement records will also be critical to your success.

If this opportunity is of interest to you, please send us your details online.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil) or related field; MBA or relevant certifications are advantageous.
• Experience: Extensive experience in procurement roles, with a focus on technical procurement within construction, engineering projects, or related industries.
• Skills: Strong negotiation skills, proficiency in contract management, supplier evaluation, and risk assessment. Experience with procurement software/tools and quantitative surveying expertise are highly desirable.
• Regional Experience: Proven track record working with government agencies and major clients in the UAE.

About the Company

TGC is an Executive search and human capital firm with our office based in Dubai, UAE. We focus on providing exceptional talent across a number of skilled experts to meet your professional and technical talent requirements throughout Middle East.

The competition for qualified senior management is severe and the best candidates are passive job seekers or are based outside the Middle East region. Our researchers have access worldwide, across industries and geographies. Our success is driven by our access, experience and judgment. We differentiate ourselves by our completion rates and the positive experiences clients and candidates have working with TGC.

We have an excellent understanding of the local market, with a combined experience of over 20 years of a highly skilled team,we provide organizations the highest talent to ease the recruitment process and create significant opportunities for individuals.