Procurement Engineer

About the Role

SRACO Company is seeking a Procurement Engineer to join their team in Makkah, with operations spanning Jeddah and Makkah. This full-time role involves managing and executing procurement activities for materials, equipment, and services, specifically within the utilities sector. The successful candidate will ensure that all project requirements are met according to approved technical specifications, budgets, project schedules, and company procurement policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Review purchase requests from departments and project teams to confirm actual requirements.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to approved suppliers.
• Analyze and compare technical and commercial quotations for compliance with specifications.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive prices, favorable payment terms, and appropriate delivery schedules.
• Identify new suppliers and evaluate existing ones based on quality, pricing, reliability, and delivery performance.
• Prepare and issue Purchase Orders (POs) and follow up on approvals in line with company authorization procedures.
• Monitor delivery schedules and coordinate with suppliers, warehouses, and project teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Review technical specifications and required quantities in coordination with engineering and technical departments.
• Ensure supplied materials and equipment comply with approved specifications and applicable quality standards.
• Monitor procurement contracts, warranties, payment terms, and delivery conditions in coordination with relevant departments.
• Prepare periodic procurement reports covering costs, purchase orders, delivery status, and supplier performance.
• Resolve procurement issues related to delays, shortages, and non-conforming materials in coordination with suppliers and relevant departments.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, quality requirements, and occupational health and safety standards.
• Coordinate the procurement of materials, equipment, and services for utilities projects, including water, wastewater, electricity, power distribution, and infrastructure systems.
• Source and evaluate suppliers specializing in utility equipment, materials, and infrastructure components.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience in procurement, preferably within the utilities sector.
• Demonstrated ability to manage procurement activities from request to delivery.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in supplier evaluation.
• Familiarity with procurement policies, quality standards, and health and safety regulations.

Working Relationships

The Procurement Engineer will collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient procurement processes.

• Internal Stakeholders: Project Management, Engineering Department, Finance Department, Warehouse and Inventory, Quality Department, Operations Department.
• External Stakeholders: Suppliers, Manufacturers, Vendors and Distributors, Service Providers, and Utilities Equipment and Material Suppliers.

Location and Employment Type

This is a full-time position based in Makkah, with responsibilities covering projects in both Jeddah and Makkah. Salary information will be disclosed during the interview process.