Labor
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Railways / Transportation Infrastructure
Function: Procurement and Supply Chain
Seniority Level: Senior Engineer
Employment Type: Full-time
Company Description
Our client is a leading international engineering and construction organization involved in the delivery of major railway and transportation infrastructure projects across the Middle East.
As part of its continued project development in the UAE, the company is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Engineer specializing in railway track and Overhead Catenary System equipment.
Job Description
The Senior Procurement Engineer will manage the sourcing and procurement of railway track, Overhead Catenary System and associated infrastructure materials and equipment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the procurement process from the tender and technical evaluation stages through supplier selection, commercial negotiation, purchase order issuance and vendor follow-up.
Key Responsibilities
Study project tender drawings, technical specifications, bills of quantities and related contractual documentation.
Review the technical and commercial components of tender proposals.
Prepare and issue requests for quotations to approved local and international vendors.
Obtain and evaluate written quotations from suppliers, manufacturers and subcontractors.
Lead commercial negotiations to secure optimal pricing, quality, delivery schedules, warranties and contractual terms.
Prepare detailed technical and commercial bid comparison reports.
Review procurement evaluations and comparison reports prepared by junior team members.
Coordinate technical clarifications between suppliers, engineering teams, consultants and project stakeholders.
Prepare initial material submittals and resubmittals for consultant or client approval.
Prepare and process letters of intent, purchase orders and procurement agreements.
Analyse supplier price proposals, cost structures, financial information and market data to confirm price competitiveness.
Identify and prequalify suitable local and international suppliers for railway materials and equipment.
Maintain an up-to-date database of qualified vendors, manufacturers and service providers.
Monitor supplier performance in relation to quality, delivery, contractual compliance and responsiveness.
Coordinate with engineering, construction, planning, logistics, commercial and project management teams.
Participate in supplier meetings, technical workshops, industry events, trade shows and procurement conferences.
Support the resolution of procurement, delivery and supplier-related issues throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensure that procurement activities comply with internal policies, project requirements and applicable quality standards.
Perfil
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Procurement or a related discipline.
Professional procurement or supply chain certification would be an advantage.
Strong knowledge of railway procurement processes, technical submittals and supplier evaluations.
Good understanding of international procurement terms, commercial conditions and contract administration.
Strong knowledge of local and international railway equipment manufacturers and suppliers.
Excellent negotiation, analytical and commercial evaluation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement or ERP systems.
Strong written and spoken English.
Experience Requirements
Minimum of 8 years of procurement experience within engineering, construction or infrastructure projects.
Demonstrated experience procuring railway track materials and equipment.
Proven experience procuring Overhead Catenary System equipment and associated components.
Previous experience supporting major railway, metro, high-speed rail or mainline rail projects.
Experience working on railway projects in the UAE or wider GCC region is strongly preferred.
Established knowledge of relevant local and international railway vendors and manufacturers.
Experience working within an EPC, main contractor or major infrastructure organization is preferred.
Additional Information
The position is based in Abu Dhabi and may require occasional travel to project sites, supplier facilities and client offices.
Candidates must be able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary and multicultural project environment.