Procurement Engineer

Manage full technical procurement processes, lead tender/bid preparation, maintain mandatory government registrations, and ensure all activities strictly align with UAE/GCC commercial laws, industry standards, and company requirements. Key Responsibilities 1. Procurement & Technical Evaluation - Develop procurement plans based on project specifications, technical drawings, and budget limits - Source, assess, and qualify suppliers/contractors; verify their technical capability, legal standing, and compliance records - Review technical proposals, compare specifications, conduct site audits, and resolve technical mismatches - Coordinate with engineering, operations, and finance teams to balance technical suitability, cost, and delivery timelines - Manage purchase orders, track delivery progress, inspect goods/services upon receipt, and handle technical disputes 2. Bidding & Tendering Management - Monitor official tender portals (Abu Dhabi Tenders, Dubai Tenders, Tawreeq, federal government platforms) for relevant opportunities - Prepare complete bid packages: technical proposals, method statements, equipment lists, qualification documents, pricing breakdowns, and compliance declarations - Coordinate pre-bid meetings, site visits, and clarification queries with issuing authorities; align all inputs with tender requirements - Verify and compile mandatory attachments: bid bonds, performance guarantees, certificates of origin, and accreditation documents - Conduct post-bid analysis, document feedback, and update bid strategies for future submissions 3. Government Registration & Compliance - Maintain and renew all required government registrations: MOC registration, supplier pre-qualification, local authority approvals, and industry licensing - Prepare and submit registration applications, update company profiles, upload legal documents, and meet all eligibility criteria for government entities - Track validity periods for licenses, certificates, and accreditations; initiate renewal well in advance to avoid service gaps - Ensure all bidding entities and contracted suppliers hold valid local registration and meet mandatory government vendor requirements 4. Commercial & Legal Adherence - Apply UAE Federal Commercial Law, Federal Tender Law, Cabinet resolutions, and relevant GCC regulations to all procurement and bidding activities - Review contract terms, tender conditions, and legal clauses; flag risks related to liability, payment terms, intellectual property, and dispute resolution - Ensure alignment with FIDIC, NEC, and local standard contract formats used across UAE government projects - Maintain full audit trails, standardized filing systems, and transparent records for all procurement, bidding, and registration work Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field - 3–5 years of procurement experience; proven track record preparing bids for UAE federal/emirate-level government projects - Hands‑on experience with government registration portals, qualification processes, and pre‑bid eligibility rules - Solid knowledge of UAE Commercial Law, Federal Tender Law, GCC trade regulations, and local tendering practices - Skilled at reading technical drawings, bills of quantities, and matching specs across different documents - Proficient in MS Excel, ERP systems, and government tender platforms; fluent in English; Arabic reading ability is a strong advantage Work Location: In person