Procurement Engineer (Saudi National Is A Must)

About Decima International

Decima International is a professional services company specializing in project management and controls services. The company serves clients across the United States and the Middle East, with a mission to be a premier professional services provider across all engaged industry sectors. This is achieved by approaching each client engagement as a partnership, fostering an environment that attracts talented professionals, and regulating growth to maintain excellence in service standards.

The Role: Procurement Engineer

Decima International is seeking a Procurement Engineer to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role requires 2-5 years of experience and focuses on supporting procurement activities for major construction, infrastructure, and engineering projects. The Procurement Engineer will be instrumental in developing and implementing procurement strategies and ensuring compliance with project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of project procurement strategies and plans.
• Coordinate the procurement of major equipment, materials, systems, and subcontracted packages.
• Distinguish and track Owner-Furnished Contractor-Installed (OFCI) and Contractor-Furnished Contractor-Installed (CFCI) scope.
• Prepare and review RFQs, RFPs, tender documentation, and procurement packages.
• Coordinate with engineering and design teams to ensure procurement packages comply with technical specifications.
• Support technical and commercial bid evaluations and prepare comparison reports.
• Review vendor and contractor technical and commercial proposals.
• Support vendor prequalification, evaluation, selection, and negotiations, and prepare award recommendations.
• Perform expediting, delivery tracking, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) coordination.
• Monitor procurement schedules and long-lead equipment against the approved project schedule.
• Maintain long-lead equipment trackers covering procurement milestones, manufacturing, FAT, shipping, and site delivery.
• Coordinate delivery dates with contractors and vendors, ensuring alignment with site readiness and installation sequencing.
• Facilitate periodic long-lead equipment coordination meetings and follow up on actions, risks, and logistics constraints.
• Track vendor submittals, technical approvals, manufacturing status, and delivery milestones.
• Align vendor submittal review and approval cycles with procurement schedules and commissioning stage gates.
• Monitor purchase orders and vendor performance.
• Coordinate Factory Acceptance Testing and equipment inspections, including scheduling and witness attendance.
• Coordinate shipping, customs clearance, and site logistics with logistics providers and contractors.
• Identify procurement delays, supply-chain constraints, and risks, and recommend mitigation actions.
• Coordinate with various project teams including contractors, vendors, logistics, construction, commissioning, and project controls.
• Participate in vendor meetings, progress reviews, and factory coordination meetings.
• Support procurement-related variations, change orders, and claims.
• Maintain procurement trackers, status reports, and supporting documentation within the project EDMS / PMIS.
• Prepare regular procurement progress reports highlighting risks, delays, critical items, and required actions.
• Coordinate handover of vendor documentation into the project EDMS, ensuring availability for commissioning and closeout.
• Escalate matters exceeding delegated authority to the Procurement / Tendering Lead and Project / Site Director.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with project procedures, contractual requirements, and applicable governance.
• Handle sensitive commercial, pricing, and vendor information confidentially.

Qualifications and Experience

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Required: 3–5 years of procurement experience on construction, infrastructure, or major engineering projects.
• Required: Experience procuring major equipment, materials, and long-lead packages.
• Required: Strong understanding of technical procurement and tendering processes.
• Required: Experience preparing and reviewing RFQs, RFPs, tender documentation, and procurement packages.
• Required: Experience conducting technical and commercial bid evaluations and preparing comparison reports.
• Required: Knowledge of vendor prequalification, evaluation, selection, and procurement recommendations.
• Required: Experience managing procurement schedules and long-lead equipment trackers.
• Required: Understanding of OFCI and CFCI procurement arrangements.
• Required: Experience with purchase order tracking, expediting, and vendor performance monitoring.
• Required: Knowledge of general procurement guidelines and relevant laws and regulations.
• Required: Knowledge of logistics and delivery coordination, including Incoterms, shipping, and customs clearance.
• Required: Experience coordinating Factory Acceptance Testing and equipment inspections.
• Required: Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, datasheets, and drawings.
• Required: Strong procurement reporting skills.
• Required: Good negotiation, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Required: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Word and PowerPoint.
• Required: Experience with ERP or procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent.
• Required: Fluent written and spoken English, with the ability to draft clear technical and commercial correspondence.
• Preferred: Experience on data center, hyperscale, mission-critical, or industrial projects.
• Preferred: Experience procuring mission-critical long-lead equipment (*, Switchgear, Transformers, Generators, UPS systems, Chillers, CRAH / CRAC units, BMS / EPMS systems).
• Preferred: Experience within a PMC, consultant, or Owner's Representative environment.
• Preferred: Knowledge of FIDIC or similar construction contracts.
• Preferred: Knowledge of KSA and GCC procurement practices and local vendor markets.
• Preferred: Understanding of Saudi local content requirements.
• Preferred: CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent procurement certification.
• Preferred: Experience with international suppliers, OEMs, and regional logistics providers.
• Preferred: Familiarity with electronic document management and project management information systems.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for this full-time Procurement Engineer position in Riyadh. Salary details will be disclosed during the interview process.