Procurement Engineer (Power Generation Industry Experience)

Role: Procurement Engineer (Power Generation Industry Experience) Industry: Power Generation Industry Location: Abu Dhabi. Employment Type: 1-year contract Salary: AED 11,500/month Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management, preferably within the Power Generation Industry, Energy, Engineering, Industrial, or EPC sectors. Job Overview One of our client is looking for an experienced Procurement Engineer to join its Group Procurement team, supporting the Power Division and Industrial Sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities, developing supplier relationships, negotiating competitive commercial terms, and ensuring the timely sourcing and delivery of quality materials, equipment, and services. The role requires a strong understanding of technical procurement, supplier management, commercial negotiations, and procurement processes within the Power, Energy, or Industrial sectors. Key Responsibilities • Manage procurement activities from RFQ through PO placement and delivery for assigned Power Division requirements. • Source, evaluate and prequalify suitable suppliers in coordination with technical and business stakeholders. • Prepare and issue RFQs, evaluate commercial offers, conduct total cost analysis, negotiate pricing and commercial terms, and prepare procurement recommendations. • Coordinate with Engineering, Projects, Sales, Operations and other stakeholders to clarify technical and commercial requirements. • Manage urgent and critical procurement requirements and ensure timely supplier responses and deliveries. • Monitor supplier performance, delivery commitments, quality and commercial compliance, and coordinate corrective actions where required. • Identify cost-saving, cost-avoidance and supplier consolidation opportunities. • Monitor market conditions, supplier availability, lead times and supply risks and recommend mitigation actions. • Support contract, framework agreement and commercial negotiations with suppliers. • Manage supplier registration, qualification and ongoing evaluation in accordance with company requirements. • Ensure compliance with Company Policy, approval matrix and relevant procedures. • Maintain accurate procurement records and follow up on PR/PO activities and related transactions in SAP. • Support Procurement BPs and other Industrial Sector BUs in identifying sourcing synergies and opportunities for continuous improvement. • Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and support supplier development initiatives where required. • Perform other procurement activities and assignments required to support the Power Division and Industrial Sector. Requirements • Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management, preferably within the Power, Energy, Engineering, Industrial, or EPC sectors. • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related discipline. • Proven experience in end-to-end procurement, including supplier sourcing, RFQ management, commercial evaluation, negotiation, and purchase order management. • Experience sourcing technical equipment, machinery, electrical and mechanical components, spare parts and project-related materials. • Proven experience in contract administration and negotiation of commercial terms and conditions. • Experience in developing and implementing procurement and sourcing strategies. • Demonstrated ability to achieve cost savings and implement effective procurement strategies. • Good knowledge of supplier evaluation, qualification, and risk management. • Experience working closely with Engineering, Projects, Operations, and other technical stakeholders. • Knowledge of SAP or other ERP procurement systems is preferred. • CIPS qualification or relevant professional procurement certification is an advantage.