Procurement Specialist

Job Opening: Procurement Specialist

Location: Ajman

Employment Type: Full-time

Availability: Immediate Preferred

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly driven and technically adept Construction Procurement Specialist to join our team immediately. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and acquiring construction materials, MEP equipment, specialized subcontractors, and consultancy services. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of construction supply chains, market rates for building materials, and the ability to align procurement with strict project timelines and engineering specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Construction Sourcing & Bendering: Manage the end-to-end procurement cycle for construction materials (steel, cement, finishes), MEP equipment, and site machinery. Conduct competitive tendering and technical bid evaluations.
• Subcontractor & Vendor Management: Identify, pre-qualify, and onboard reliable subcontractors and suppliers. Maintain a robust database of verified vendors capable of meeting strict project standards.
• Negotiation & Contract Management: Negotiate highly competitive rates, payment terms, and delivery schedules. Draft and review specialized construction contracts, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and variations in alignment with project requirements.
• Material Take-Off & Reconciliation: Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors (QS), and Site Engineers to review material requisitions and ensure quantities match project drawings and BOQs (Bills of Quantities).
• Logistics & Supply Chain Coordination: Monitor delivery timelines to ensure materials arrive on-site just-in-time, preventing project delays while minimizing excessive on-site storage risks.
• Cost Control & Reporting: Track procurement expenditures against the approved project budget. Identify cost-saving opportunities and provide regular financial variance reports to executive management.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 3–5 years of dedicated procurement experience strictly within the construction, civil engineering, or real estate development sectors.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Strong ability to read and understand technical drawings, BOQs, and construction specifications.
• Expert negotiation skills with a proven track record of handling high-value construction vendor accounts.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, procurement software, and advanced MS Excel.
• Joining Status: Preferred to be available to join immediately or within a 1-week notice period.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary package tailored to industry experience.
• Comprehensive health insurance and standard corporate benefits.
• The opportunity to work on high-profile, fast-paced real estate and construction projects.
• A professional, growth-oriented working environment.

How to Apply

If you meet the criteria, please send your updated CV to recruitment@autodistrict.ae with the subject line "Construction Procurement Specialist".

Work Location: In person