Sr. Engineer – Procurement

Job Description

Overview

The Sr. Engineer - Procurement is responsible for providing process-driven execution and documentation support across the endtoend Direct Procurement process within the Central Procurement Office (CPO) aligned to and supporting the Dubai / Middle East procurement team.

This role ensures that all steps from Bid RFP Evaluation Recommendation PO/LOA are delivered accurately on time and in full compliance with established governance service-delivery expectations and process standards.

The Sr. Engineer - Procurement will work under the daytoday direction of the Sr. Manager Procurement (Core Process) with overall accountability held by the Associate Director Direct Procurement. The role is focused on execution coordination and documentation support and is not expected to make final commercial decisions approve exceptions or own strategic supplier outcomes; such matters must be escalated through the Sr. Manager Procurement or Associate Director as applicable.

Your role

• Execution Support for Core Procurement Process Activities
• Prepare and issue RFPs and bid packages in line with CPO templates workflows and service-level expectations.
• Conduct commercial evaluations pricing comparisons and basic risk checks using defined tools alongside the relevant technical evaluation team.
• Prepare recommendation summaries and draft negotiation positions for Sr. Manager Procurement review.
• Support the creation of PO/LOA packages ensuring complete accurate and audit-ready documentation before submission.
• Maintain structured compliant procurement files with full audit trails and proper document retention.
• Procurement Documentation & Data Quality
• Ensure accurate data entry and timely updates in ERP/SRM systems (SAP Ariba). Maintain trackers logs and dashboards for procurement status cycle times documentation completeness and service-delivery reporting.
• Follow version control and document management best practices.
• Compliance Governance & Process Discipline
• Apply BMS processes DOA/LOA rules procurement governance standards and internal control requirements consistently.
• Flag deviations inconsistencies risks or non-standard requests to the Sr. Manager Procurement promptly and do not proceed with exceptions without appropriate direction or approval.
• Participate in audits by organising supporting evidence maintaining audit readiness and supporting corrective actions through to closure.
• 4. Supplier & Stakeholder Coordination (Operational Support).
• Coordinate with suppliers for routine clarifications submissions and documentation requests in line with approved processes and guidance.
• Communicate clearly with the Dubai / Middle East procurement team and internal stakeholders (Bid Commercial Finance Operations) on process requirements document requests status updates and agreed timelines.
• Escalate non-standard requests delays stakeholder issues and any strategic commercial or sensitive matters to the Sr. Manager Procurement.
• Support for AdHoc Procurement Requests.
• Prioritise and execute urgent or unscheduled procurement tasks under guidance from the Sr. Manager Procurement and in line with agreed service priorities.
• Ensure even adhoc activities meet minimum compliance documentation and governance requirements.
• Assist in data gathering analysis support and preparation of materials for category-level review where needed.

About you

• Experience in procurement commercial supply chain or related fields.
• Familiarity with RFP processes supplier communication evaluations documentation requirements and PO workflows.
• Experience using ERP/SRM systems (SAP/Ariba or similar).
• Strong organisational skills attention to detail and process discipline.
• Ability to work in a structured environment with multiple parallel tasks and consistent service-delivery expectations.
• Good communication and coordination skills across internal and external stakeholders including remote support to regional procurement teams.
• Proactive and solution-oriented with a willingness to learn improve processes and solve daytoday operational issues.
• Process Execution.
• Analytical & Commercial Fundamentals.
• Stakeholder Communication.
• Systems & Data Accuracy.
• Risk Awareness & Compliance Discipline.
• Time Management & Prioritisation.
• Collaboration & Team Mindset.
• Bachelor / Masters degree in Civil Engineering with 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in construction procurement.
• Experience in standard contract forms (FIDIC NEC JCT).

Rewards & benefits

This includes:

• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance legal matters family care personal health fitness and nutrition.
• Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills expand your expertise and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

Were AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners and clients and our global team of consultants designers engineers and project managers we can change the world. Were committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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