MEP Procurement Engineer

Job description

Full-time position at the employer. Lead sourcing, evaluation, and purchase of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing materials and equipment for construction projects. Act as the key link between engineering, estimating, and site management teams to ensure materials meet technical standards, stay within budget, and are delivered on time. Responsibilities include: identifying, evaluating, and pre‑qualifying local and international vendors; maintaining a supplier database; reviewing drawings and BOQs to determine material needs; preparing material submittal packages for approval; coordinating with site engineers to resolve technical issues; issuing RFQs and analyzing commercial and technical offers; negotiating prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules; drafting purchase orders and contracts per company policy; monitoring manufacturing and shipping timelines and resolving supply chain bottlenecks; overseeing site deliveries and documentation; tracking procurement costs against budgets and reporting variances; proposing value‑engineering opportunities to reduce costs; maintaining procurement trackers; developing procurement plans aligned with project schedules; reviewing BOQs and IFC drawings to prioritize long‑lead items and assess risks; coordinating with engineering, PM, planning, QA/QC, commercial, and finance teams for approvals and execution; monitoring supplier performance and providing regular reports to management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• minimum 5 years proven experience in Saudi Arabia as an MEP Procurement Engineer or similar procurement role in construction
• deep knowledge of MEP materials and systems (HVAC, Plumbing, Firefighting, Electrical, Low‑Voltage)
• ability to read and interpret construction drawings and BOQs
• exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or MS Dynamics) and advanced MS Excel
• professional supply chain or procurement certifications (e.g., CIPS, CSCP) are a plus.

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