Procurement Officer

Role Overview

GLS Landscaping & Contracting is hiring a Procurement Officer for construction-related work with a focus on landscaping and infrastructure projects. This role centers on estimating costs, building BOQs, coordinating procurement activities, and supporting supplier selection across ongoing projects.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop cost estimates and BOQs for landscaping and infrastructure scopes, including softscape, hardscape, irrigation, utilities, and external works.
• Carry out quantity take-offs using drawings and project specifications.
• Examine tender documents, spot missing scope items, and draft technical as well as commercial clarifications.
• Assist the Procurement team in creating RFQs and bid documentation.
• Identify, assess, and compare quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Discuss pricing, commercial terms, and delivery timelines with vendors.
• Work closely with project, engineering, and procurement teams on technical and commercial requirements.
• Prepare rate analyses and detailed cost breakdowns.
• Keep vendor records updated and follow company procurement policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or quantity surveying.
• At least 2 to 3 years of experience in construction procurement, ideally within landscaping and infrastructure projects.
• Prior UAE experience is preferred.
• Solid knowledge of landscaping and infrastructure works, materials, and scope requirements.
• Strong Excel capability and experience with BOQ preparation.
• Good analytical ability and negotiation skills.
• Effective communication and coordination skills.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.