Procurement Engineer

Job Purpose Oversee Procurement of goods and services for Al Masaood Group with consultation of the business unit. Establish Procurement Business partner relationship to support the business efficiently with its strategic and day- to day needs to support operations. Evaluate supplier markets, understand the requirement, deliver the best quality of product and services for the feasible costs. Maintain inventory of approved suppliers, administrate strategic suppliers’ agreements, sustain supplier’s relationship, and manage suppliers’ risks. Job Responsibilities - Manage procurement activities from RFQ through PO placement and delivery for assigned Power Division requirements. - Source, evaluate and prequalify suitable suppliers in coordination with technical and business stakeholders. - Prepare and issue RFQs, evaluate commercial offers, conduct total cost analysis, negotiate pricing and commercial terms, and prepare procurement recommendations. - Coordinate with Engineering, Projects, Sales, Operations and other stakeholders to clarify technical and commercial requirements. - Manage urgent and critical procurement requirements and ensure timely supplier responses and deliveries. - Monitor supplier performance, delivery commitments, quality and commercial compliance, and coordinate corrective actions where required. - Identify cost-saving, cost-avoidance and supplier consolidation opportunities. - Monitor market conditions, supplier availability, lead times and supply risks and recommend mitigation actions. - Support contract, framework agreement and commercial negotiations with suppliers. - Manage supplier registration, qualification and ongoing evaluation in accordance with company requirements. - Ensure compliance with Al Masaood Procurement Policy, approval matrix and relevant procedures. - Maintain accurate procurement records and follow up on PR/PO activities and related transactions in SAP. - Support Procurement BPs and other Industrial Sector BUs in identifying sourcing synergies and opportunities for continuous improvement. - Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and support supplier development initiatives where required. - Perform other procurement activities and assignments required to support the Power Division and Industrial Sector. Qualification & Experience - Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement and/or Supply Chain, preferably within the Power, Energy, Engineering, Industrial or EPC sector. - Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related discipline. - Proven experience in end-to-end procurement activities, including supplier sourcing, RFQ management, commercial evaluation, negotiation, purchase order placement and delivery follow-up. - Experience in sourcing technical equipment, machinery, electrical and mechanical components, spare parts and project-related materials. - Proven experience in contract administration and negotiation of commercial terms and conditions. - Demonstrated track record in cost savings, cost avoidance and value-added procurement initiatives. - Good knowledge of supplier sourcing, evaluation, qualification and risk management. - Experience in developing and implementing procurement and sourcing strategies. - Experience working closely with Engineering, Projects, Operations, Sales and other technical/business stakeholders to ensure timely and effective procurement execution. - Good understanding of procurement policies, approval processes and compliance requirements. - Experience with SAP or other ERP procurement systems is preferred.