Procurement Engineer

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Specification Review & Requirement Gathering
• Liaise with engineering/design teams to review drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), material specs and switchgear product requirements.
• Understand electrical/mechanical requirements of switchgear (enclosures, insulation, busbars, breakers, panels, control circuits) so that procurement aligns with manufacturing needs.
• Ensure that purchase requirements meet performance, quality, regulatory and safety standards (e.g., IEC, ANSI, local UAE / GCC standards).

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• Supplier Sourcing, Evaluation & Qualification
• Identify potential suppliers (local UAE, GCC, international) for components / materials used in switchgear (metal enclosures, circuit breakers, insulation, busbars, control & monitoring systems).
• Evaluate suppliers on technical capability, quality systems, delivery performance, cost competitiveness, financial stability.
• Conduct audits / visits of key suppliers, maintain approved vendor lists.

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• Request for Quotation (RFQ) / Bid Management
• Prepare RFQs / RFPs based on specification, technical drawings and schedule.
• Coordinate with suppliers to get quotations, clarify technical queries, compare bids (technical vs commercial).
• Negotiate pricing, terms, delivery, payment, minimum order quantities and value-adds (warranty, test certificates, spares).

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• Purchase Order (PO) Issuance & Contract Management
• Issue purchase orders in accordance with company policy, ensure contracts or terms & conditions are in place.
• Ensure PO includes full specification, delivery schedule, acceptance criteria, documentation (material test reports, certificates), packing & shipping instructions (especially for import).
• Monitor contract compliance and handle renegotiations / amendments if required.
• Delivery & Logistics Coordination
• Track order status, coordinate with supplier, freight / logistics (sea/air/land) especially for international purchases.
• Manage import clearance, customs, local transport to manufacturing site / warehouse in the UAE.
• Ensure timely delivery aligned with manufacturing schedule (just-in-time or buffer stocks as per strategy).

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• Quality Assurance & Inspection Support
• Coordinate with quality / inspection team to ensure received materials/components meet specification (visual inspection, test certificates, traceability).
• Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) for non-compliant items, manage returns / replacements with supplier.
• Ensure packaging, labelling, documentation (e.g., certificates of conformity) are in order.
• Cost Management & Budget Control
• Work within procurement/budget targets, identify cost-saving opportunities (bulk orders, alternate materials, improved vendor terms).
• Provide cost breakdowns, report on spend vs budget, escalation for variances.
• Support manufacturing / project teams to avoid cost overruns due to material delays or change orders.

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• Inventory & Materials Planning Support
• Help define minimum stock levels / safety stock for critical components of switchgear manufacturing.
• Coordinate with production/planning for lead-times, bring in materials in time to meet manufacturing schedule.
• Help manage obsolescence / slow-moving stocks (especially high-spec items in switchgear).
• Regulatory & Compliance Management
• Ensure procurement follows local UAE regulations, import/export laws, customs duties, trade licences, standards (e.g., IEC, ISO).
• Adhere to company procurement policies, ethical sourcing, anti-bribery, sustainability as applicable.

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• Supplier Relationship & Performance Monitoring
• Maintain ongoing communication with suppliers, build strategic supplier partnerships, drive improvement in delivery, quality, cost.
• Monitor KPIs (on-time delivery, quality reject rate, cost variance), review and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct performance reviews, supplier development initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting
• Work closely with engineering, production/manufacturing, quality assurance, logistics, finance.
• Provide procurement input during design changes / value engineering for switchgear.
• Prepare procurement status reports, highlight risks (supplier delays, material shortages) and mitigation plans to management.
• Continuous Improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes (automation, ERP integration, vendor consolidation).
• Keep abreast of market trends in switchgear components (new technologies, alternative materials), propose innovations.
• Support cost optimisation programmes and supply chain resilience (alternate sourcing, risk mitigation).

Specific considerations for a switchgear manufacturing company in the UAE

• The UAE has significant manufacturing, import/export, and regulatory aspects (GCC approvals, customs, local content requirements) — so procurement engineer must be familiar with local/regional supply chain challenges (shipping from Asia/Europe, duties, lead-times).
• Switchgear manufacturing often has high technical spec items (high voltage components, safety critical, test certificates) so supplier technical competence and documentation are vital.
• Lead times for some switchgear components can be long; the procurement engineer must plan ahead and coordinate with production schedule to avoid delays.
• Import duties, local sourcing opportunities, vendor qualification in GCC could help cost saving and faster logistics — advantage in UAE region.
• Interface with engineering/design changes is frequent in switchgear; procurement must be flexible and responsive to specification changes.

Skills & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain/Procurement.
• Previous experience (3-7 years or more) in procurement in manufacturing (preferably switchgear, electrical equipment, heavy engineering) in UAE or GCC.
• Strong technical understanding of electrical/mechanical components used in switchgear manufacturing.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, logistics/import procedures.
• Experience with ERP procurement modules, MS Office, data analysis.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, adhere to schedules, manage multiple purchase orders and priorities.
• Knowledge of relevant standards (IEC, ANSI, ISO) and local/regional regulations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED6,000.00 - AED8,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently available in UAE?
• Do you have relevant experience for the same position?
• Can you join immediately?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Switchgear Procurement: 6 years (Required)