Senior procurement specialist

Planning & Strategy Review BOQs, Material Requisitions, and Purchase Requests to ensure clear specifications, quantities, and required delivery dates, in coordination with Project and Technical Departments.

Develop procurement strategies (Category Strategies) for key categories and establish Framework Agreements with major suppliers.

Suppliers & Quotations Identify, qualify, and expand the supplier and subcontractor base to ensure reliable alternatives.

Prepare RFQs, analyze quotations, and prepare Technical & Commercial Comparison Sheets in coordination with relevant departments.

Negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best value in terms of price, quality, delivery time, payment terms, and warranties.

Select suppliers in accordance with company policies and based on quality, price, supply capacity, and delivery performance.

Contracting & Execution Issue Purchase Orders and Contracts, and review commercial and contractual terms, including payment terms, bank guarantees, and penalties, while ensuring the accuracy of quantities, specifications, and prices.

Coordinate Technical Submittals and Material Approvals prior to issuing Purchase Orders when required.

Follow up on deliveries and Long Lead Time materials to ensure they do not impact the project schedule.

Manage Claims and Variation Orders with suppliers and subcontractors.

Coordinate with Site, Warehouse, Logistics, QA/QC, Commercial, and Finance teams to ensure the complete procurement cycle and proper documentation, including invoices, delivery notes, and warranty certificates.

Performance & Reporting Conduct regular performance evaluations of suppliers and subcontractors based on quality, price, commitment, and responsiveness.

Prepare regular Procurement Status Reports and monitor actual costs against budgets in coordination with Cost Control.

Achieve cost savings through competition, negotiation, and effective supplier management without compromising quality or project schedules.

Maintain an updated database of suppliers, prices, and performance records.

Compliance & Development Ensure compliance with procurement policies, properly document supplier selection decisions, maintain transparency throughout the procurement process, and disclose any conflicts of interest.

Guide and follow up with less experienced Procurement Specialists.

Contribute to improving procurement procedures and reducing the procurement cycle time.

Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering, Commerce, or Business Administration.

7–10 years of experience in Procurement, preferably within the contracting and construction industry.

Experience in purchasing construction materials, equipment, services, and subcontracting works.

Strong knowledge of BOQs, Specifications, RFQs, and Technical & Commercial Comparison Sheets.

Good knowledge of supply, contractual, and payment terms.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and good command of English.

Experience with ERP systems is preferred.