Procurement Officer / Engineer

The Procurement Officer / Engineer is responsible for the acquisition of materials and services essential for project success. This role involves supplier pre-qualification, vendor negotiation, purchase order management, and ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement in alignment with project requirements and budgets. 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.

Qualifications: • 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.