Procurement Officer
Job Description
<p><span>We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled </span>Procurement Officer<span> to join Dubai based contracting company. </span>The position of purchasing officer consists of planning, directing, or coordinating the Purchasing activities, including but not limited to purchasing construction materials, equipment and tools and subcontractors for different works.</p><p><br></p><p>ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES</p><p>• Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, service, available stocks,</p><p>logistics capabilities and the supplier’s reputation and history</p><p>• Analyse the offers from suppliers and other data and information to determine</p><p>reasonable prices</p><p>• Work with companies within the group to utilize existing vendor knowledge and supply</p><p>chain strategy</p><p>• Negotiate contracts in terms of price, delivery schedules, payment. Setup frame</p><p>contracts for the most important materials based on long term fixed prices with most</p><p>reliable suppliers</p><p>• Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and</p><p>services</p><p>• Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual</p><p>obligations and to determine the need for changes.</p><p>• Permanent focus on finding reliable subcontractors for niche specialties (pilling,</p><p>shoring,etc) as well as for usual construction works in order to increase the capacity</p><p>when needed.</p><p>• Create and manage the supplier database, based on KPI evaluation system for each</p><p>supplier. Maintain updated records of purchased products, costs, delivery information</p><p>and invoices</p><p>• Monitor deliveries to ensure that goods come in on time and resolve problems related</p><p>to undelivered goods</p><p>• Review quality of purchased products and find the right solutions for different issues</p><p>that might occur</p><p>• Prepare reports on purchases</p><p>• Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed, if applicable</p><p>• Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage, if applicable</p><p>• Co-operation with estimator for offers/bids that should be made, with the production</p><p>manager for current orders and with accounting for properly record of the purchases</p><p>• Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations</p><p>• Constant generation of ideas to improve inventory turns on purchased materials, with</p><p>a focus on standardized components</p><p>• Focus on constant improvements to your department’s processes and workflow.</p><p><br></p><p>QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS</p><p>• Proven work experience as a Construction Purchasing Officer or similar role</p><p>• Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating and liaising with</p><p>vendors)</p><p>• Understanding of supply chain procedure</p><p>• Negotiation skills.</p><p>• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.</p><p>• Ability to organize workload, adapt quickly to change, and deliver under the pressure of</p><p>deadlines.</p><p>• Proficiency in Microsoft Office</p><p>• UAE Driving License will be an advantage</p><p><br></p><p>BENEFITS:</p><p>• Medical Insurance as per company policy;</p><p>• Laptop;</p><p>• Paid annual leave of 26 working days;</p><p>• Annual ticket allowance of 1,500 based on reimbursement, eligible after completing 1</p><p>year of employment.</p><p><br></p><p>COMPETENCIES (IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE)</p><p>• Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.</p><p>• Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in</p><p>completing tasks.</p><p>• Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling</p><p>obligations.</p><p>• Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a</p><p>good-natured, cooperative attitude.</p><p>• Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.</p><p><br></p><p>WORKING CONDITIONS</p><p>• This is a full-time position having the working hours from 08:00am to 05:00pm from</p><p>Monday to Friday and on Saturday from 08:00am to 1:00pm.</p>
