Procurement and Tendering Electrical Engineer

Your tasks

The Tendering and Procurement Electrical Engineer is responsible for preparing cost-effective, technically compliant electrical tenders and managing alongside full-cycle procurement operations of electrical materials and equipment for various projects. This role ensures competitive pricing, vendor selection, and timely delivery of all electrical systems while maintaining quality standards and aligning with project schedules.

• Thoroughly study tender packages, architectural/engineering drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
• Perform accurate quantity take-offs, price analyses, and direct/indirect cost estimations for materials, equipment, and specialized works.
• Identify missing information, draft technical/commercial pre-bid queries, and flag potential project risks or value-engineering opportunities.
• Compile, review, and submit complete technical and commercial tender packages strictly within client deadlines.
• Identify, evaluate, and prequalify local and international suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Issue Requests for Quotations (RFQs), analyze technical compliance, and build detailed commercial comparison sheets.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, Incoterms, warranties, and delivery schedules, then draft Purchase Orders (POs) and subcontract agreements.
• Track material production, logistics, customs/shipping details, and site deliveries to prevent project downtime.
• Prepare purchase requests, purchase orders, and ensure timely approvals.

• Collaborate closely with the Technical Office, Project Management, Finance, and On-Site execution teams.
• Track and manage procurement schedules to align with project timelines.
• Maintain records and documentation related to procurement activities.
• Participate in internal handover meetings to transfer estimated budgets, vendor contracts, and technical commitments to the delivery team.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience:5 to 7 years* of combined experience in tendering, cost estimation, quantity surveying, and procurement within contracting or engineering firms.
• Female candidates are preferred
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, and Microsoft Excel
• Strong grasp of BOQs, technical specifications, and international/local contracting terms (e.g., FIDIC basics).
• Soft Skills: Analytical mindset, sharp attention to detail, strong negotiation abilities, and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Reporting: vendor databases, and regular progress reports on active tenders and procurement pipelines.