MEP Procurement Engineer

Role Overview

Procurement Duties

• Manage end-to-end procurement; review drawings, technical specifications, BOQs, submittals and procurement schedules.
• Issue RFQs, evaluate quotations and technical and commercial offers, and prepare bid comparison sheets for approval.
• Source suppliers and subcontractors, maintain relationships and negotiate prices, delivery terms, warranties and payment conditions.
• Coordinate with project managers, MEP engineers, quantity surveyors, estimation teams and site personnel.
• Check compliance of procured materials with project specifications, approved submittals, standards and client requirements.
• Monitor procurement schedules, purchase orders, manufacturing progress and deliveries; follow up on approvals, clarifications and supplier documents.
• Prepare requisitions, purchase orders, procurement reports and related records; maintain supplier databases and audit documentation.
• Identify compliant alternative materials and suppliers subject to consultant or client approval; monitor market prices and supplier performance.
• Resolve delivery delays, shortages, quality concerns and discrepancies in supplied materials.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 5 years of relevant procurement experience, including at least 3 years on similar construction projects involving MEP systems.
• Proven experience procuring MEP materials and equipment for building construction projects.
• Good knowledge of HVAC, electrical installations, plumbing and drainage, fire protection and other relevant MEP materials.

Technical and Professional Skills

• Familiarity with technical specifications, BOQs, material submittals, approved vendor lists and construction procurement procedures.
• Strong supplier sourcing, quotation evaluation, commercial negotiation and cost comparison skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience using ERP or procurement management systems.
• Good communication, coordination, organization and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple requirements and deadlines.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Preferred Knowledge

• Knowledge of local and international MEP suppliers, manufacturers and Qatar market conditions is an advantage.

Work Location

• Work location is in person.