We are hiring a Procurement Engineer in Egypt to manage end-to-end sourcing, supplier coordination, and procurement operations aligned with project specifications. This role suits a detail-oriented professional who can balance technical evaluation, commercial negotiation, and logistics planning to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare RFQs, RFPs, and technical comparison sheets for materials, equipment, and services.
- Identify, evaluate, and prequalify suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery performance.
- Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing to secure favorable commercial conditions.
- Coordinate procurement schedules with project engineers, planning, and site teams.
- Track purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of materials to avoid project delays.
- Monitor supplier performance and resolve quality or delivery non-conformities.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, cost reports, and vendor databases.
- Support cost analysis and value engineering initiatives to reduce total ownership cost.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or buying functions.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Solid understanding of cost analysis, sourcing strategies, and supplier management.
- Ability to read technical specifications and coordinate with engineering teams.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/procurement systems is an advantage.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Engineering, supply chain, or related business degree preferred.
What This Role Offers
- Hands-on involvement in strategic sourcing and supplier development.
- Cross-functional exposure to engineering, planning, and finance teams.
- Opportunity to improve cost efficiency and procurement processes.
Tips to Strengthen Your Application
- Highlight specific categories or materials you have previously sourced.
- Quantify cost savings or delivery improvements you achieved.
- Show examples of supplier negotiations or contract renewals you managed.
- Demonstrate how you coordinated procurement with project timelines.
- Emphasize any ERP, e-procurement, or data analysis tools you used.