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About the Procurement Engineer Role

TalentHive is recruiting Procurement Engineers on behalf of a leading construction organization in Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Jeddah, or Dammam, with a salary package of SAR 10,000 – 12,000 per month. The role requires 5-10 years of experience and focuses on construction project procurement.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

This opportunity is designed for hands-on Procurement Engineers with a strong contractor-side background, supporting major building, housing, infrastructure, and utilities projects. The role involves managing the complete procurement lifecycle and close collaboration with engineering and project delivery teams.

• Manage the full procurement lifecycle from Material Requisitions (MRs) through to Purchase Order (PO) issuance and final material delivery.
• Review Bill of Quantities (BOQs), drawings, technical specifications, and material submittals to define procurement requirements.
• Prepare and issue Request for Quotations (RFQs) and procurement enquiries to approved suppliers and subcontractors.
• Conduct Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE) and Commercial Bid Evaluations (CBE).
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to achieve optimal commercial and delivery outcomes.
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, and Site Operations teams.
• Monitor procurement schedules, supplier performance, and material delivery to support project timelines.
• Prepare procurement logs, reports, and purchasing documentation.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors within the Saudi market.
• Ensure procurement activities adhere to company procedures, project specifications, and commercial requirements.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Candidates must possess the necessary qualifications and experience to effectively manage construction procurement processes.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• A minimum of 8 years of Procurement Engineering experience within Saudi Arabia.
• Proven experience working for a construction contractor, infrastructure contractor, building contractor, MEP contractor, or construction-focused EPC contractor.
• Strong procurement experience supporting building, housing, infrastructure, utilities, or mixed-use development projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing the complete procurement process, including MRs, RFQs, supplier sourcing, TBE/CBE, supplier negotiations, POs, and expediting/delivery coordination.
• Ability to interpret BOQs, engineering drawings, technical specifications, and material submittals.
• A solid understanding of the Saudi supplier and subcontractor market.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Project Experience

Candidates with experience in specific project types will be highly regarded.

• Residential & Housing Developments
• Commercial Buildings
• Mixed-Use Developments
• Infrastructure Projects
• Utilities Projects
• Mega Projects

Please note that candidates whose experience is predominantly within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, Pipeline, or Process EPC procurement environments are unlikely to be suitable for this position.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position located in Saudi Arabia, with opportunities available in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam.