Senior Procurement Engineer - Aluminium Facade
Job Description and Requirements
Senior Procurement Engineer - Aluminium FacadeJob Snapshot
Role: Senior Procurement Engineer - Aluminium Facade
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Construction
Function: Purchasing
Experience: Minimum 8 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Senior Procurement Engineer - Aluminium Facade in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Construction opportunity with Azizi Developments for an experienced procurement professional specializing in aluminium, facade systems, metals, and related manufacturing materials. The role manages strategic sourcing, supplier evaluation, commercial negotiations, purchase orders, subcontract agreements, market analysis, and delivery performance while supporting project, engineering, production, planning, quality, logistics, and finance requirements.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Construction
Function: Purchasing
Salary: 18000-28000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Senior Procurement Engineer will manage the complete procurement cycle for aluminium
The role will also contribute to value engineering and supplier development by monitoring aluminium markets, identifying reliable local and international sources, and reducing procurement risk without compromising quality, specification compliance, or delivery commitments.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage end-to-end procurement of aluminium, facade components, extrusions, metals, and related construction materials.
* Develop sourcing strategies aligned with engineering specifications, manufacturing demand, project schedules, and approved budgets.
* Identify and prequalify capable local and international manufacturers, suppliers, fabricators, and subcontractors.
* Issue RFQs and obtain technically and commercially competitive quotations from approved and potential suppliers.
* Conduct commercial bid evaluations covering pricing, payment terms, lead times, logistics, warranties, and contractual conditions.
* Negotiate prices, commercial terms, credit arrangements, delivery schedules, and payment conditions to achieve optimum project value.
* Prepare and process Purchase Orders, subcontract agreements, procurement packages, and supporting commercial documentation.
* Coordinate procurement schedules with project milestones, manufacturing programs, and material requirement plans.
* Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely production, shipment, delivery, and documentation.
* Monitor supplier performance against quality, cost, lead time, responsiveness, and delivery commitments.
* Maintain strong supplier relationships while developing alternative sources to reduce supply-chain dependency and commercial risk.
* Work closely with Engineering teams to clarify technical specifications, approved manufacturers, substitutions, and material requirements.
* Coordinate with Projects and Production teams to ensure procurement priorities match actual construction and fabrication needs.
* Support Planning teams with realistic procurement lead times and supplier delivery information.
* Collaborate with QA/QC teams on material approvals, supplier quality requirements, inspections, certificates, and compliance issues.
* Coordinate with Logistics teams regarding international shipments, freight arrangements, customs documentation, and material movement.
* Liaise with Finance regarding payment terms, supplier accounts, commercial documentation, and contractual obligations.
* Conduct market research covering aluminium pricing, commodity movements, supplier capacity, availability, and industry trends.
* Track price fluctuations and identify the appropriate sourcing timing for critical aluminium and metal requirements.
* Review procurement activities against approved budgets and highlight significant cost variances.
* Identify cost-saving opportunities through negotiation, alternative sourcing, bulk purchasing, standardization, and value engineering.
* Evaluate proposed material alternatives without compromising required technical specifications, quality, or project performance.
* Maintain procurement records, supplier evaluations, quotation comparisons, contractual correspondence, and Purchase Order documentation.
* Ensure procurement activities comply with company procedures, approval authorities, quality standards, and commercial controls.
* Support resolution of supplier disputes, delivery delays, contractual issues, and material non-conformities.
* Apply contractual and international commercial principles when negotiating local and overseas supply agreements.
Ideal Profile
Bachelor\'s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Supply Chain, or a closely related discipline.
Minimum 8 years of professional procurement experience with substantial responsibility for technical and commercial sourcing activities.
Strong background in aluminium, metals, manufacturing, facade systems, aluminium-glass construction, or related industrial procurement is required.
Candidates should understand aluminium extrusions, facade components, fabrication materials, technical specifications, supplier capabilities, manufacturing lead times, and commercial market dynamics.
Practical experience preparing RFQs, commercial comparisons, Purchase Orders, subcontract agreements, procurement schedules, and supplier performance evaluations is essential.
Strong negotiation capability is required, particularly for pricing, payment terms, lead times, delivery obligations, contractual conditions, and international sourcing.
Experience using ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle is highly valuable.
The successful candidate should also have strong knowledge of contractual principles, international commercial terms, supplier agreements, and procurement risk management.
Skills Set
Procurement engineering
Aluminium procurement
Facade procurement
Aluminium extrusions
Facade systems
Metal procurement
Construction materials
Manufacturing procurement
Strategic sourcing
Supplier sourcing
Supplier evaluation
Supplier negotiation
Supplier performance management
RFQs
Purchase Orders
Subcontract agreements
Commercial evaluation
Bid comparison
Price negotiation
Payment term negotiation
Contract administration
International sourcing
International commercial terms
Procurement documentation
Cost control
Budget compliance
Value engineering
Cost optimization
Market research
Aluminium price monitoring
Commodity analysis
Material planning
Procurement scheduling
Lead-time management
Engineering coordination
Production coordination
Project coordination
QA/QC coordination
Logistics coordination
Finance coordination
Supply chain management
SAP
Oracle
ERP systems
Contractual law
Supplier relationship management
Procurement risk management
Facade manufacturing
Aluminium-glass systems
Why Join Us
Azizi Developments offers senior procurement professionals the opportunity to support technically demanding construction and manufacturing requirements across a substantial Dubai project portfolio. The role provides direct involvement in strategic sourcing, aluminium and facade procurement, international supplier management, commercial negotiations, value engineering, and multidisciplinary project delivery.
The scale of ongoing residential, hospitality, commercial, and landmark developments creates sustained purchasing demand and provides strong exposure to high-value material categories, complex supply chains, and major construction programs within Dubai\'s Construction sector.
About the Company
Azizi Developments is a leading Dubai-based real estate developer delivering residential, hospitality, commercial, and mixed-use developments across the United Arab Emirates. Its portfolio includes major projects such as Burj Azizi, Monaco Mansions, and Azizi Venice, supported by an integrated construction-driven approach focused on quality, engineering performance, supply-chain efficiency, and long-term value creation.



