Senior Procurement Engineer - Solar PV EPC
We are looking for an experienced Senior Procurement Engineer - Solar PV EPC to lead procurement, sourcing, vendor management and supply-chain activities across our growing portfolio of Solar PV projects in the UAE and wider GCC.
The role will support rooftop, carport and ground-mounted Solar PV EPC projects, including large C&I and utility-scale projects of up to approximately 50 MWp.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end procurement from tendering and budgeting through project execution, commissioning and close-out.
- Procure major Solar PV equipment including modules, inverters, mounting structures/trackers, transformers, MV/HV equipment, switchgear, cables, SCADA/PPC systems and other BOS materials.
- Obtain competitive and technically compliant quotations during tendering.
- Lead commercial negotiations with local and international suppliers, OEMs and subcontractors.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, Incoterms, delivery schedules, warranties, LDs and other commercial terms.
- Maintain procurement costs within approved project budgets and identify cost-saving and value-engineering opportunities.
- Develop and maintain a strong Approved Vendor List and strategic relationships with Tier-1 Solar PV manufacturers and suppliers.
- Manage procurement schedules, long-lead items, manufacturing, logistics, customs clearance and site delivery.
- Identify and mitigate supply-chain risks affecting cost, availability and project schedules.
- Coordinate closely with Engineering, Project Management, Planning and QA/QC teams.
- Monitor procurement costs, supplier performance and project procurement status and report regularly to management.
- Support the development of procurement processes, controls, supplier evaluation systems and reporting tools.
Requirements
- 8–12 years of relevant procurement and supply-chain experience, preferably within Solar PV, renewable energy, power or electrical EPC.
- Strong experience in Solar PV EPC procurement, preferably covering rooftop, carport and ground-mounted projects.
- Strong technical understanding of PV modules, inverters, structures, transformers, MV/HV equipment, switchgear, cables and electrical/mechanical BOS.
- Proven experience negotiating high-value purchase orders, supply agreements and subcontract packages.
- Good understanding of Incoterms, international logistics, warranties, guarantees, LDs, payment terms and EPC commercial protections.
- Experience sourcing equipment from both local and international suppliers.
- Strong commercial negotiation, cost-analysis and supplier-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and procurement packages simultaneously.
- Strong proficiency in ERP/procurement systems and Microsoft Excel.
- UAE/GCC Solar EPC experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience with BESS, substations, grid interconnection or larger ground-mounted Solar PV projects would be an advantage.
- We are looking for someone with strong commercial ownership who can balance cost, quality, schedule, cash flow and supply-chain risk while supporting the continued growth of our Solar EPC business.
