Procurement Engineer - Saudi Nationals

Role Overview

ZODCON is seeking a Procurement Engineer for its Eastern, Saudi Arabia location. This position is intended for Saudi nationals and requires a strong engineering background along with extensive procurement experience in project-driven environments.

Eligibility and Experience

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering and bring at least 7 to 8 years of relevant professional experience.

What You Will Do

• Draft and release RFQs, RFPs, and procurement enquiries for materials, equipment, and services linked to project needs.
• Liaise with PMT, engineering/design teams, and vendors to confirm BOQs, technical requirements, drawings, and scope details.
• Assess both technical and commercial offers submitted by suppliers and subcontractors.
• Lead commercial discussions to achieve competitive pricing, suitable payment terms, delivery timelines, and contract conditions that align with project budgets and company rules.
• Prepare, issue, and manage purchase orders, service agreements, and procurement contracts within required timelines.
• Build, update, and improve a dependable database of approved and qualified suppliers.
• Search for, assess, and qualify new suppliers, manufacturers, and subcontractors to meet project demands.
• Perform market studies, supplier reviews, and pricing comparisons to support cost-conscious sourcing decisions.
• Visit supplier sites when necessary to evaluate capacity, production strength, quality controls, and compliance.
• Identify alternate sourcing options and suppliers to reduce risk and improve commercial negotiation power.
• Handle advance payment requests and coordinate letters of credit and other trade finance matters according to company processes.
• Verify that bank guarantees, bonds, and other required securities are received and valid whenever applicable.
• Work with Finance and other internal teams to ensure supplier payments are processed on time.
• Track procurement activities to make sure materials and services reach project sites as scheduled.
• Coordinate with materials management, logistics, and project teams to monitor orders, shipments, and supplier delivery performance.
• Ensure contractors and service providers are mobilized on time in line with contractual commitments.
• Keep procurement documentation accurate and close purchase orders and contracts properly after completion.
• Follow company procurement policies, contractual obligations, quality requirements, and all relevant regulations.
• Prepare procurement status reports, supplier performance reviews, and sourcing recommendations for management.

Additional Information

This role is onsite in Eastern, Saudi Arabia. No salary, benefits, opening count, or start date was specified in the source.