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About the Role

UCC Holding is seeking a Procurement Engineer to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is integral to supporting project delivery across the Civil, Construction, Fit-Out, and Architectural sectors. The role requires a strong background in managing end-to-end procurement activities, focusing on cost-effectiveness and adherence to project specifications, budgets, and schedules.

The Procurement Engineer will be responsible for sourcing and evaluating suppliers and subcontractors, negotiating commercial terms, and ensuring the timely acquisition of necessary materials, equipment, and services. A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Request for Quotation (RFQ) and Request for Proposal (RFP) processes, including comprehensive commercial and technical evaluations of supplier and subcontractor submissions.
• Source, assess, and prequalify suppliers and subcontractors to ensure quality, competitiveness, and reliability.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contract conditions to secure optimal value for projects.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and site teams to accurately define procurement requirements and align with project timelines.
• Prepare comparison sheets, procurement reports, and recommendation summaries for management review and approval.
• Monitor procurement schedules to ensure the timely delivery of materials, equipment, and services to project sites.
• Conduct market research to identify new suppliers, innovative materials, and potential cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain and update supplier databases, procurement records, and material tracking logs.
• Resolve procurement-related issues, including delivery delays, shortages, quality concerns, and supplier performance matters.
• Ensure strict compliance with company procurement policies, contractual requirements, and project specifications.
• Support budget control initiatives by identifying value engineering and cost optimization opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 5 to 8 years of procurement experience within the construction industry, preferably with main contractors.
• Proven experience in Residential, Commercial, Hospitality, Fit-Out, and Civil Construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction materials, subcontracting packages, procurement procedures, and contract administration.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet project deadlines.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in procurement processes related to Civil Engineering, Construction, Fit-Out, and Architectural sectors.
• Expertise in RFQ/RFP processes and supplier/subcontractor evaluation.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with market research techniques.
• Experience in maintaining supplier databases, procurement records, and material tracking logs.
• Knowledge of company procurement policies and contractual requirements compliance.
• Understanding of budget control, value engineering, and cost optimization strategies.
• Ability to resolve procurement-related issues effectively.

Work Environment and Requirements

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fluency in both English and Arabic (written and spoken) is required for this role.