Procurement Officer (Civil & VIP Projects)

About the Role

UCC Holding is seeking a Procurement Officer (Civil & VIP Projects) to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role focuses on supporting prestigious VIP, Palace, Luxury Hospitality, High-End Residential, and Landmark Construction Projects across Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will be proactive and detail-oriented, playing a key role in sourcing, negotiating, and procuring civil construction materials, equipment, and subcontracted services while ensuring cost efficiency, quality compliance, and timely project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and procure civil construction materials, equipment, and services for VIP and luxury construction projects.
• Manage procurement activities for concrete, reinforcement steel, structural steel, precast elements, masonry materials, waterproofing systems, finishing materials, landscaping, and infrastructure works.
• Obtain quotations, conduct commercial evaluations, prepare comparison reports, and negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with project managers, construction managers, engineers, consultants, and commercial teams to ensure procurement schedules align with project requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and approved vendors.
• Monitor market conditions and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality and project standards.
• Manage material submittals, supplier approvals, procurement documentation, and delivery schedules.
• Evaluate supplier performance and ensure compliance with contractual and project requirements.
• Support value engineering initiatives, variation orders, and alternative material proposals.
• Prepare procurement reports, cost analyses, supplier evaluations, and procurement tracking reports.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement procedures, quality standards, and HSE requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply (0-1 years of experience).
• Experience in construction procurement, civil engineering projects, luxury hospitality developments, or VIP projects is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of civil construction materials and procurement processes.
• Knowledge of sourcing strategies, supplier management, and contract administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced project environment.

Required Skills

• Strong negotiation skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Organizational skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Project Background

• Luxury Hotels & Resorts
• Palace & Royal Projects
• VIP Residential Developments
• High-End Villas & Compounds
• High-End Mixed-Use Developments
• Mega Construction Projects
• Infrastructure & Landscaping Works
• Hospitality & Tourism Developments
• High-End Interior Fit-Out Projects

Preferred Materials Experience

• Ready-Mix Concrete
• Reinforcement Steel
• Structural Steel
• Masonry & Block Works
• Marble & Natural Stone
• Façade & Cladding Systems
• Waterproofing Materials
• Aluminum & Glazing Systems
• Joinery & Interior Finishes
• Infrastructure & Utility Materials
• Landscaping Materials