Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Civil Procurement Engineer to join our team for a prestigious 5-star hotel high-rise tower project in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing procurement activities related to civil and architectural materials, ensuring timely delivery, competitive pricing, compliance with project specifications, and adherence to quality standards. Candidates must have a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, including proven experience in the Saudi Arabian construction market, preferably in 5-star hotels, high-rise towers, or large-scale building projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end procurement activities for civil and architectural materials required for the high-rise hotel project.
- Review BOQs, technical specifications, drawings, and material requisitions to identify procurement requirements.
- Source, evaluate, and prequalify local and international suppliers and subcontractors in the Saudi market.
- Obtain and compare quotations, negotiate prices and commercial terms, and recommend the most cost-effective suppliers.
- Coordinate with project managers, civil engineers, design teams, QA/QC, and site teams to ensure materials meet project specifications and approved standards.
- Prepare and maintain procurement schedules aligned with project milestones and construction requirements.
- Procure construction materials, including concrete, reinforcement steel, cement, blocks, waterproofing systems, insulation, façade materials, tiles, marble, stone, and other architectural finishing materials.
- Coordinate the procurement of materials for hotel rooms, public areas, lobbies, restaurants, and other hospitality facilities, where applicable.
- Follow up on purchase orders, supplier commitments, manufacturing schedules, deliveries, and material approvals to avoid project delays.
- Review technical submittals, material samples, and compliance documents in coordination with the relevant technical departments.
- Monitor market prices, supplier performance, material availability, and procurement risks within Saudi Arabia.
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, project budgets, contractual requirements, and applicable Saudi regulations.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, cost comparisons, supplier databases, and periodic procurement reports.
- Coordinate with the logistics and site teams to ensure materials are delivered according to project requirements and storage arrangements.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality, safety, or project specifications.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in civil procurement within the construction industry.
- Mandatory: Proven experience in the Saudi Arabian construction market.
- Experience in high-rise buildings, 5-star hotels, luxury hospitality projects, or large-scale commercial developments is strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of civil and architectural construction materials, specifications, BOQs, and technical drawings.
- Proven experience in supplier sourcing, quotation evaluation, commercial negotiations, and purchase order management.
- Good understanding of local suppliers, manufacturers, subcontractors, and construction material pricing in Saudi Arabia.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and coordination skills.
- Ability to manage multiple procurement packages and meet tight project deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement or ERP systems.
- Good command of English; Arabic is an advantage.
