About the Role
An experienced Procurement Engineer is sought to join a Group Procurement team, focusing on the Power Division and Industrial Sector. The successful candidate will manage end-to-end procurement activities, develop supplier relationships, negotiate competitive commercial terms, and ensure timely sourcing and delivery of quality materials, equipment, and services. This role demands a strong understanding of technical procurement, supplier management, and procurement processes within the Power, Energy, or Industrial sectors.
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end procurement activities, from Request for Quotation (RFQ) through Purchase Order (PO) placement and final delivery.
- Identify, source, evaluate, and prequalify suppliers in coordination with technical and business stakeholders.
- Prepare and issue RFQs, evaluate commercial proposals, conduct cost analysis, and negotiate pricing and commercial terms.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Projects, Sales, and Operations teams to understand technical and commercial requirements.
- Manage urgent and critical procurement requirements, ensuring timely supplier responses and deliveries.
- Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, quality standards, and contractual compliance.
- Identify cost-saving, cost-avoidance, and supplier consolidation opportunities.
- Monitor market conditions, supplier availability, lead times, and potential supply chain risks.
- Support supplier contract administration, framework agreements, and commercial negotiations.
- Manage supplier registration, qualification, and ongoing performance evaluations.
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, approval matrices, and procedures.
- Maintain accurate procurement records and manage PR/PO transactions using SAP.
- Identify sourcing synergies and opportunities for continuous improvement across business units.
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.
- Strong experience in contract administration and commercial negotiations.
- 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.
Language Requirements
- English: Fluent (mandatory).
- Arabic: An advantage.
