Lead Procurement Engineer

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Lead Procurement Engineer to manage and coordinate procurement activities for high-rise building construction projects. The role involves overseeing material sourcing, technical evaluations, supplier negotiations, procurement planning, and coordination with project, engineering, and commercial teams to ensure timely delivery of materials in accordance with project specifications, budget, and quality requirements. Key Responsibilities • Lead and coordinate procurement activities for construction materials, equipment, and technical packages. • Review project specifications, drawings, BOQs, and material requirements to develop effective procurement strategies. • Prepare procurement schedules and ensure timely purchasing and delivery in line with project milestones. • Identify, evaluate, and prequalify suppliers, manufacturers, and subcontractors. • Obtain and evaluate quotations, prepare bid comparisons, and negotiate competitive prices and commercial terms. • Coordinate with technical, engineering, QA/QC, commercial, and construction teams to ensure compliance with project requirements. • Review technical submittals, material specifications, and supplier documentation before purchase order placement. • Manage purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and procurement documentation in accordance with company procedures. • Monitor supplier performance, manufacturing progress, delivery schedules, and material inspection requirements. • Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality standards and project specifications. • Follow up on long-lead items and critical materials to avoid delays in project execution. • Resolve procurement-related issues, including material shortages, delivery delays, and supplier performance concerns. • Maintain procurement records, prepare periodic reports, and update management on procurement status. • Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, project requirements, and applicable quality standards. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Architectural Engineering • Minimum 15 years of experience in procurement within the building construction industry. • Proven experience in construction procurement with a main contractor. • Previous experience in high-rise building construction, luxury hotels, hospitality projects, or large-scale developments is preferred. • Strong knowledge of construction materials, technical specifications, BOQs, and procurement processes. • Experience in supplier evaluation, commercial negotiations, cost analysis, and contract administration. • Ability to review technical documents and coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. • Proficiency in MS Office and ERP procurement systems; SAP experience is an advantage. • Strong negotiation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Architectural Engineering; Minimum 15 years of experience in procurement within the building construction industry; Proven experience in construction procurement with a main contractor; Previous experience in high-rise building construction, luxury hotels, hospitality projects, or large-scale developments is preferred; Strong knowledge of construction materials, technical specifications, BOQs, and procurement processes; Experience in supplier evaluation, commercial negotiations, cost analysis, and contract administration; Ability to review technical documents and coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams; Proficiency in MS Office and ERP procurement systems; SAP experience is an advantage; Strong negotiation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Lead and coordinate procurement activities for construction materials, equipment, and technical packages. Review project specifications, drawings, BOQs, and material requirements to develop effective procurement strategies. Prepare procurement schedules and ensure timely purchasing and delivery in line with project milestones. Identify, evaluate, and prequalify suppliers, manufacturers, and subcontractors. Obtain and evaluate quotations, prepare bid comparisons, and negotiate competitive prices and commercial terms. Coordinate with technical, engineering, QA/QC, commercial, and construction teams to ensure compliance with project requirements. Review technical submittals, material specifications, and supplier documentation before purchase order placement. Manage purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and procurement documentation in accordance with company procedures. Monitor supplier performance, manufacturing progress, delivery schedules, and material inspection requirements. Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality standards and project specifications. Follow up on long-lead items and critical materials to avoid delays in project execution. Resolve procurement-related issues, including material shortages, delivery delays, and supplier performance concerns. Maintain procurement records, prepare periodic reports, and update management on procurement status. Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, project requirements, and applicable quality standards.