Assistant Procurement Manager

ARCCO (Al Raeel National General Contracting Co.); Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the contracting field is seeking an Assistant Manager Procurement to join their team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing and procuring MEP and civil-related goods and services, working closely with buyers and vendors, and developing strategies for inventory control and cost reduction. Strong communication and organizational skills, along with more than 15 years of experience in procurement, are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 15+ years experience in procurement, contract management, or supply chain.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organization skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure MEP & Civil related goods and services.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers and manage vendor performance.
• Track and report budgets, manage purchasing activities.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in procurement, business, or a related field

Job description

We are looking for an Assistant Manager Procurement with having experience in MEP & Civil contracting to join our team. You will be responsible for sourcing and procuring MEP & Civil related goods and services for our company. You need to work closely with buyers and suppliers to ensure that we are getting the best possible prices for the goods and services we need. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for procurement, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities: • Review procurement documents and prepare orders • Negotiate contracts with suppliers • Develop and monitor cost-reduction strategies • Develop and monitor inventory control procedures • Develop and monitor purchasing policies • Manage vendors & monitor supplier performance • Understand, analyze, and evaluate enterprise-wide procurement requirements for products and services • Attending Technical meetings with Client & Project Team. • Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers • Encourage continuous improvement in competitive bidding practices • Track and schedule all materials, equipment, and personnel purchase orders • Open new accounts as needed • Track inventory levels and manage purchasing activities • Develop and maintain inventory control procedures • Manage claims and losses • Review supplier proposals and invoices • Discuss and analyze material and equipment needs with architects and engineers • Track and report budgets by month, budget variance, and actual budget • Improve operations through process improvements • Develop and implement systems to monitor vendor performance • Attend vendor meetings • Develop cost control plans • Document policies and procedures • Coordinate with staff, operations personnel, and outside agencies to ensure materials, equipment, and services are available when needed

• Bachelor’s degree in procurement, business, or a related field • 15+ years experience in procurement, contract management, or supply chain • Ability to work under pressure with minimum or no supervision and meet deadlines in a fast-paced changing environment. • Excellent interpersonal, communication and organization skills with a high demonstrable level of integrity and confidentiality.