Procurement Specialist – Technical Materials & Equipment

About the role

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for sourcing, evaluating and purchasing technical materials, equipment and services required for engineering projects and operations. The role works closely with engineering, project and finance teams to ensure cost‑effective procurement while meeting technical specifications, quality standards and delivery schedules.

Key responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings, specifications and bills of quantities to identify procurement needs.
• Source and evaluate suppliers based on technical compliance, quality, cost and delivery capability.
• Prepare and issue RFQs, RFPs and RFIs.
• Perform technical and commercial comparison of offers and participate in bid evaluations.
• Negotiate prices, delivery terms and contract conditions with suppliers.
• Prepare purchase orders and monitor order confirmation, manufacturing and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with engineering and quality teams to ensure materials meet project specifications.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve procurement‑related issues or delays.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, procedures and ethical standards.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, reports and documentation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Procurement Engineer or in a similar technical purchasing role.
• Strong understanding of engineering materials, equipment and technical specifications.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to analyse technical and commercial data effectively.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Required skills

• ERP systems
• Microsoft Office applications