Procurement Officer/ Engineer

Role SummaryWe are a Riyadh-based fit-out and general contracting company delivering commercial, retail, hospitality, and office interiors across the Kingdom. We need a hands-on Procurement Officer / Procurement Engineer who understands fit-out materials, can read drawings and BOQs, and can buy the right materials at the right price on fast-track project timelines. This is not a desk-only purchasing role. You will work closely with project managers, site engineers, and the technical office to make sure materials reach site on time, to specification, and within budget.Key ResponsibilitiesMaterial Take-Off & Sourcing: Review BOQs, shop drawings, and specifications to prepare accurate material requisitionsSource fit-out materials including gypsum board and ceiling systems, joinery and woodwork, flooring (tiles, marble, vinyl, carpet), wall finishes, glass partitions, doors and ironmongery, sanitaryware, lighting, and loose furnitureSource civil and MEP-related items supporting the fit-out scopeRFQs, Tendering & Negotiation: Issue RFQs to suppliers and subcontractors, then prepare comparative bid analysis (technical and commercial)Negotiate prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules to achieve cost savingsEvaluate subcontractor quotations for specialist packages (joinery, glazing, MEP, flooring)Purchase Orders & Contracts: Prepare and issue purchase orders and subcontract agreementsTrack PO status, deliveries, and invoices against project budgetsCoordinate with finance on supplier payments and LC / advance payment requirementsSubmittals & Approvals: Coordinate material submittals, samples, and technical data sheets with the technical office for consultant / client approvalEnsure procured items match approved materials and specificationsVendor Management: Build and maintain an approved vendor list of local Saudi suppliers, manufacturers, and subcontractorsEvaluate supplier performance on quality, price, and deliveryManage long-lead and imported items, including customs and logistics follow-upSite Coordination & Reporting: Coordinate deliveries with site teams and the store keeper; resolve shortages and rejectionsMaintain procurement logs and trackers; report weekly status to the Project Manager and managementRequired SkillsStrong knowledge of interior fit-out materials, finishes, and specificationsAbility to read architectural / interior drawings and BOQsEstablished network of suppliers and subcontractors in Riyadh and KSAProficiency in MS Excel; experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Odoo, or similar) is a plusStrong negotiation, communication, and follow-up skillsRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture (mandatory)Preferred: Transferable Iqama (for expatriate candidates)Preferred: Valid Saudi driving licensePreferred: Experience on retail, F&B, hospitality, or corporate office fit-out projectsPreferred: Knowledge of SASO / SABER product compliance and import proceduresExperience Requirement3-7 years of procurement experience in fit-out or general contracting, with at least 2 years in Saudi ArabiaLocation / Work ModeRiyadh, Saudi Arabia (on-site)