AE - Sr. Procurement Specialist

Group AMANA; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UAE construction firm is seeking a skilled procurement professional to negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers and subcontractors. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing procurement activities, communicating with suppliers to resolve issues, and ensuring compliance with company policies. This role requires a strong ability to evaluate suppliers and oversee timely procurement across multiple projects. Candidates with experience in high-value items procurement are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in negotiating and managing contracts with suppliers.
• Strong communication skills to resolve delivery or quality issues.
• Ability to evaluate and select suppliers based on performance metrics.
• Experience in procurement for complex or high-value items.
• Knowledge of legal regulations and company policies related to procurement.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Communicate to confirm order status and resolve issues.
• Execute procurement activities and manage supplier relationships.
• Provide support to senior procurement staff.
• Resolve issues related to order fulfillment and delivery.
• Lead the procurement process for major projects.
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations.
• Oversee procurement activities for assigned projects.
• Monitor contract performance and address disputes.
• Develop procurement strategies across multiple projects.

Job description

Strategic

• Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring favorable terms, compliance with specifications, and adherence to company standards.

Operational

• Communicate with suppliers to confirm order status and resolve any issues related to delivery or quality.
• Assist with the evaluation and selection of suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery performance.
• Execute procurement activities, including sourcing, ordering, and managing supplier relationships.
• Provide support to senior procurement staff and collaborate with project teams to ensure procurement aligns with project requirements.
• Resolve any issues related to order fulfillment, quality, or delivery with suppliers.
• Manage the procurement process for complex or high-value items, including supplier selection and contract negotiation.
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and assess their capabilities.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, legal regulations, and project requirements.
• Oversee procurement and subcontracting activities for assigned projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.
• Lead the procurement and subcontracting process for major projects, including strategy development and implementation.
• Manage the selection and evaluation of suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Negotiate and finalize contracts, including terms and conditions, to mitigate risks and maximize value.
• Collaborate with project managers and other departments to align procurement activities with project timelines and requirements.
• Monitor contract performance and address any issues or disputes that arise.
• Develop and oversee the company’s procurement and subcontracting strategies across multiple projects.