Procurement Engineer

Company Description

For 170 years, Veolia has been a global leader in providing water, energy, and waste management solutions. Serving public authorities and industries across 58 countries, our comprehensive services are essential to human development and sustainable growth. As we progress alongside economic growth and human development, we continuously adapt and innovate, designing solutions that positively impact the environment and conserve resources. Veolia focuses on local solutions to purify and preserve vital resources, mitigate resource depletion, decarbonize lifestyles and production methods, and adapt to the impacts of climate change.

Our mission is to build a better 21st century, and we proudly identify as #resourcers.

Key figures of Veolia Near and Middle East

• Over 3,900 employees in the Middle East (in addition to the nearly 6,000 employees for Enova, which reports directly to Veolia Africa Middle-East for Facility Management and Energy Efficiency contracts in the region)
• A robust local network across the region, including the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia
• 40 years of sustainable partnerships

In the Middle East, Veolia collaborates with industries, governments, communities, and commercial businesses to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions needed today, while maintaining a vision for tomorrow. Through public-private partnerships and innovative contractual schemes, Veolia is dedicated to achieving measurable results with pragmatic, sustainable environmental solutions.

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Bahrain Bay Utilities is a utility complex that serves the iconic Bahrain Bay Development project in the heart of Manama, providing combined utilities services including a District Cooling Plant, a Sewage Treatment Plant, and a potable and irrigation water distribution network under a single utility service scheme. Veolia Energy Gulf (Veolia Bahrain) is the asset management and operator of the utility complex that has the largest District Cooling Plant (DCP) in Bahrain using sea water technology for cool down the process, a fully enclosed Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) equipped with membrane technology to produce a high quality of TSE that is recycled fully in the irrigation network, a potable water scheme with a network and pumping stations, in addition to solar power park powered the STP with the majority of its electricity.

The Procurement Engineer is responsible for managing the technical and commercial aspects of procurement activities related to maintenance and operational requirements. The position focuses on sourcing materials, equipment, and services in compliance with technical specifications, budget constraints, and delivery schedules.

Minimum requirements: 3–5 years’ relevant hands-on experience in procurement activities within engineering, industrial, or infrastructure environments. Working experience in industrial facilities, utilities, construction projects, or large-scale operational environments. Computer literate in ERP/Procurement systems, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with project requirements and company objectives.
• Identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities to meet project specifications and timelines.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure a reliable supply chain.
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations and manage supplier performance improvement plans.
• Prepare and issue RFQs/RFPs, evaluate technical and commercial bids, and recommend suppliers as per the technical specifications and material requirements in coordination with engineering and project teams.
• Lead the negotiation with the suppliers including the prices, delivery terms, and contractual conditions in line with company policies.
• Draft, review, and manage contracts to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Monitor and control procurement costs to achieve cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Ensure all procured materials and services meet the required quality standards and specifications.
• Collaborat…