Procurement Officer- Civil

KEA Building Contracting LLC is looking for an experienced Procurement Officer – Civil to manage the sourcing and procurement of civil and construction materials for building projects.

The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of civil construction materials, UAE market pricing, suppliers, and procurement procedures, with excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle procurement of civil and structural construction materials according to project requirements.
• Procure materials such as cement, concrete, reinforcement steel, blocks, waterproofing materials, tiles, flooring, paints, doors, sanitary items, finishing materials, and other civil-related products.
• Receive and review Material Requests (MRs) / Purchase Requisitions (PRs) from project teams.
• Source suitable suppliers and obtain competitive quotations.
• Prepare and issue RFQs, quotation comparison sheets, LPOs, and Purchase Orders (POs).
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and other commercial terms with suppliers.
• Ensure materials are procured according to approved specifications, quantities, budgets, and project schedules.
• Coordinate with Civil Engineers, Project Managers, Estimation, QS, Stores, Finance, and Accounts teams.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials to project sites.
• Monitor pending purchase orders and resolve material shortages, delays, or supply issues.
• Evaluate suppliers based on pricing, quality, reliability, lead time, and delivery performance.
• Maintain an updated database of civil material suppliers, quotations, prices, and procurement records.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, alternative materials, and competitive sourcing.
• Verify procurement documents, delivery notes, invoices, and supporting documentation.
• Resolve discrepancies related to material quantity, quality, specifications, pricing, and delivery

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Civil Procurement, preferably within the UAE construction/contracting industry.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field OR minimum 5 years of relevant procurement experience.
• Strong knowledge of civil, structural, architectural, and finishing materials.
• Good knowledge of the UAE construction market, suppliers, and material pricing.
• Strong sourcing, negotiation, and vendor management skills.
• Experience preparing RFQs, comparison sheets, LPOs/POs, and procurement documentation.
• Ability to understand civil material specifications, BOQs, drawings, and project requirements.
• Good understanding of material lead times and construction project requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with ERP/procurement systems is an advantage.
• Strong communication, coordination, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to handle multiple procurement requirements and meet project deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness.

Work Location: In person