Electrical Procurement Engineer

Company Description

Six Construct, a subsidiary of the BESIX Group, is the largest Belgian construction company operating in the Middle East. The company combines the efforts of a highly skilled workforce, along with strategic planning and innovative use of technology to overcome the most complex business challenges. Six Construct is a multi-services company that operates in the construction of commercial and residential buildings, sport and leisure facilities, infrastructure and marine-related projects. The company currently employs a workforce of approximately 4,000 in the Middle East, and a total of 10,000 worldwide.

Job Description

What You Will Drive

As an Electrical Procurement Engineer, you will play a key role in securing critical electrical equipment, materials, and subcontract packages that enable the successful delivery of complex construction and infrastructure projects. You will drive procurement excellence through strategic sourcing, commercial optimization, supplier relationship management, and effective coordination with project stakeholders. By ensuring timely procurement, cost efficiency, and compliance with technical and commercial requirements, you will directly contribute to project performance, operational efficiency, and overall business success.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

• Lead the procurement of electrical equipment, materials, and subcontract packages for construction and infrastructure projects.
• Manage sourcing activities for key electrical systems, including:
  • Medium Voltage (MV) Systems
  • Low Voltage (LV) Systems
  • Transformers
  • Switchgear
  • Generators
  • UPS Systems
  • Lighting Systems
  • Power Distribution Equipment
  • Power and Control Cables
  • Cable Trays and Containment Systems
  • Earthing and Lightning Protection Systems
  • ELV and Communication Systems
  • Building Management and Specialized Electrical Systems
• Develop sourcing strategies for major electrical packages and long-lead items.
• Prepare Requests for Quotation (RFQs), Invitations to Tender (ITT), and procurement documentation.
• Identify, evaluate, and prequalify suppliers and subcontractors through market research and benchmarking exercises.
• Maintain awareness of market trends, pricing fluctuations, supplier capabilities, and procurement risks.
• Establish competitive procurement strategies that support project budgets and schedules.

Commercial Management

• Analyze supplier and subcontractor quotations through detailed techno-commercial evaluations.
• Prepare commercial comparison sheets and procurement recommendation reports.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors to achieve cost savings and commercial advantages.
• Evaluate payment terms, warranties, delivery schedules, liabilities, and contractual obligations.
• Support the preparation, review, and finalization of purchase orders and subcontract agreements.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and alternative sourcing solutions to improve project cost efficiency.
• Ensure all procurement recommendations comply with company approval matrices and procurement governance requirements.

Project Coordination & Delivery Support

• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Design, Planning, Commercial, Construction, and Project Management teams.
• Ensure procurement activities align with project milestones, procurement schedules, and construction objectives.
• Review procurement priorities and critical path requirements.
• Monitor supplier production schedules, manufacturing progress, inspections, shipment status, and site deliveries.
• Track procurement activities from award through delivery and final close-out.
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks that may impact project delivery.
• Resolve supplier performance issues and delivery challenges through effective stakeholder coordination.

Supplier & Vendor Management

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers and subcontractors.
• Support supplier qualification, vendor registration, and performance evaluation processes.
• Monitor supplier performance against quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness KPIs.
• Participate in supplier audits and capability assessments where required.
• Support supplier development initiatives and long-term sourcing strategies.
• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation and category management optimization.
• Promote sustainable and ethical procurement practices within the supply chain.

Technical Review & Compliance

• Review project specifications, technical documents, drawings, BOQs, and material requirements.
• Ensure selected products and suppliers comply with project specifications and employer requirements.
• Evaluate supplier technical submissions and material submittals.
• Coordinate technical clarifications with engineering teams, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Assess alternative products and support value engineering initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable international standards, project requirements, and local authority regulations.
• Support technical bid analysis during supplier selection and procurement recommendation stages.

Procurement Governance & Reporting

• Ensure full compliance with BESIX procurement procedures, policies, and Delegation of Authority requirements.
• Maintain procurement registers, logs, trackers, and reporting dashboards.
• Prepare procurement status reports for project and management review meetings.
• Monitor procurement KPIs, budgets, commitments, and savings initiatives.
• Support spend analysis and procurement performance reporting activities.
• Maintain complete procurement documentation and audit-ready procurement records.
• Participate in procurement excellence initiatives, digital procurement programs, and continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications

You’re a Great Fit If You Have

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.

Experience

• 3-8 years of procurement experience within construction, infrastructure, industrial, mission-critical, or data center projects.
• Demonstrated experience procuring major electrical systems and equipment packages.
• Experience managing both local and international supplier networks.
• Proven experience in tendering, commercial evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Experience coordinating procurement activities within multidisciplinary project environments.

Technical Competencies

• Strong understanding of electrical systems and associated construction materials.
• Comprehensive knowledge of procurement lifecycle management.
• Strong sourcing and supplier selection capabilities.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
• Knowledge of electrical equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and market trends.
• Strong commercial evaluation and cost analysis skills.
• Contract awareness and understanding of procurement-related risks.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement reporting tools.
• Knowledge of procurement planning, expediting, logistics, and supply chain processes.

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong commercial negotiation skills.
• Supplier relationship management capabilities.
• Analytical and data-driven decision making.
• Cost-conscious and value-focused mindset.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Proactive and results-oriented approach.

Nice-to-Have Requirements

• Experience in GCC construction and infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience in data center and mission-critical facilities projects.
• Experience procuring major MEP packages.
• Familiarity with EPC and Design & Build project environments.
• Experience using SAP, Oracle, Felix, or similar ERP and procurement systems.
• Knowledge of FIDIC-based contracts and contract administration.
• Experience with strategic sourcing and category management initiatives.
• Exposure to value engineering and cost optimization programs.
• Experience working with multinational contractors or large-scale project organizations.

Additional Information

Six Construct is guided by our core values of respect, excellence, co-creation, passion, and unity. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, secure, and motivated to reach their full potential.