Procurement Officer / Engineer

Required Qualifications

• Responsibilities:
• Supplier Management:
• • Request pre-approval and pre-qualifications of suppliers and subcontractors for consultant approval.
• • Source and evaluate new suppliers for materials not available within the existing supplier base.
• • Manage and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure consistent supply and material availability.
• Procurement Process:
• • Send material inquiries to vendors based on project requirements.
• • Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery timelines with suppliers.
• • Prepare a comparison sheet to compare price, delivery timelines, brand quality, payment terms, and specifications.
• • Select the most suitable suppliers based on factors such as quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.
• Purchase Order Management:
• • Create, issue, and track purchase orders.
• • Obtain recommendations from project and technical managers to proceed with the purchase order. Secure PO approval from management.
• • Share approved PO with supplier to ensure materials are delivered as per the project schedules and specifications.
• • Track and monitor orders to ensure timely delivery and quality control.
• Quality and Compliance:
• • Cross-check the delivery notes and LPOs to verify the correct quantities and materials received.
• • Arrange the collection of urgent materials needed on site.
• • Control material costs with project budgets and bill of quantities, ensuring all procurement activities align with financial budgets and project specifications.
• • Work closely with the accounting and site operations departments to ensure a smooth procurement process.
• • Evaluate supplier performance and processing and prepare weekly report for management.
• • Maintain accurate records of procurement transactions for auditing and compliance purposes.
• • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, supply chain management, or procurement.
• • 3+ years of experience in procurement within UAE construction industry.
• • Proven experience in material sourcing, supplier negotiation, and cost management.
• Skills & Abilities:
• • Good negotiations skills for supplier management.
• • Good analytical skills to evaluate suppliers, pricing, and manage procurement budgets effectively.
• • Good communication and collaborative skills with project teams and suppliers.
• • Ability to prioritize tasks to meet project schedules and deadlines.
• • Good attention to detail in procurement processes.
• • Effective problem solving to address procurement challenges.