# Senior Procurement Engineer — Confidential Careers

Canonical: https://jobxdubai.com/jobs/li-4482470554-senior-procurement-engineer
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 12,000 to 18,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-10-22
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## Description

The position is for a Senior Procurement Engineer to join our Procurement team in Abu Dhabi, supporting various building construction projects across our UAE operations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in subcontract procurement within a main contracting environment, with experience managing structural, architectural and MEP subcontract packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage subcontract procurement packages across structural, architectural and MEP works, from tender enquiry through to award.

• Review project drawings, specifications, BOQs and scopes of work to establish procurement requirements.

• Prepare and issue RFQs, evaluate subcontractor quotations and coordinate technical and commercial clarifications.

• Conduct detailed bid evaluations, prepare comparison sheets and recommend subcontract awards.

• Negotiate pricing, contractual terms and commercial conditions with subcontractors.

• Coordinate with Engineering, Contracts, QS and project teams to ensure technical compliance and alignment with project requirements.

• Identify procurement risks, scope gaps and commercial deviations in subcontractor proposals.

• Maintain procurement schedules, tender documentation and progress reports.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is mandatory.

• 5–10 years of procurement experience within the building construction industry.

• UAE main contractor experience is strongly preferred.

• Proven experience in subcontract procurement, particularly structural, architectural and MEP packages.

• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, BOQs and subcontract tendering processes.

• Experience in RFQ preparation, technical and commercial bid evaluations, negotiations and subcontract awards.

• Familiarity with the UAE subcontractor and specialist supplier market.

• Strong negotiation, analytical and coordination skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly advanced Excel.

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, iTWO or equivalent is an advantage.

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

Note: We are looking for candidates with hands-on experience in subcontract procurement rather than profiles focused primarily on material purchasing or general buying.

## Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is mandatory. 5–10 years of procurement experience within the building construction industry. UAE main contractor experience is strongly preferred. Proven experience in subcontract procurement, particularly structural, architectural and MEP packages. Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, BOQs and subcontract tendering processes. Experience in RFQ preparation, technical and commercial bid evaluations, negotiations and subcontract awards. Familiarity with the UAE subcontractor and specialist supplier market. Strong negotiation, analytical and coordination skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly advanced Excel. Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, iTWO or equivalent is an advantage. Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

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