Engineer - Procurement

Al Ghurair; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Ghurair in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Procurement Specialist to contribute to the finalization of goods and services according to procurement policies. Responsibilities include developing RFQs, negotiating with vendors, and ensuring timely delivery while maintaining quality standards. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor of Engineering and possess at least 3 years of experience in procurement. Strong negotiation skills and proficiency in MS Office are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in relevant procurement category of engineering.
• Knowledge of contracts and techno-commercial issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and issue Request for Quotation (RFQ) to qualified vendors.
• Negotiate with vendors to get the best possible pricing and contract conditions.
• Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with cost, quality, and delivery targets.

Skills

Knowledge of Procurement terms and conditions

Strong quantitative and analytical skills

Good negotiation and communication skills

Self-managing with the ability to work independently

Well versed in the use of MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in the relevant category

Job description

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to positively contribute to the finalization of allocated goods and/or services per the procurement policy and guidelines and processing of purchase orders.

Strategic

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and agree the list of Good or Service required for allocated project along with timeline to process and lead-time for delivery.
• Accordingly, develop and issue Request for Quotation (RFQ) to qualified vendors with all the relevant documents like Project specification, Drawings, Schematic, Project Details, Scope of work along with Letter of intent (LOI) terms & conditions after incorporation of Project specific terms in coordination with project team.
• Ensure that all potential suppliers are provided with identical information upon which the quotations are given equal opportunity to meet the desired requirements.
• Upon review of Project schedule & specification requirement, analyze the possibility of introducing Value Engineering items (if acceptance to Client / Consultant) to enhance additional Saving or Cost avoidance to the organization.

Operational

• Obtain Quote(s) within the stipulated period and analyze bid(s) in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Study the technical requirements/specifications of Client and feasible study of supplier/Manufacturer quote for compliance/comments to specifications and highlighting details to Designs/Projects team.
• Scheduling meeting with suppliers/ Manufacturers for technical and commercial discussions of equipment's /Services to be ordered under a particular project by taking into consideration of Designs/Projects team views for smooth operation and finalize Techno-commercial comparison.
• Negotiate with vendors by devising and utilizing the appropriate strategy to get the best possible pricing, payment options, contract conditions, maintaining high level of integrity.
• Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with JCA cost, quality and delivery targets from best sources.
• Indent/Material Request to be obtain from project team along with BOQ, approval copy with consultant comments and delivery date required at site to proceed to proceed with Order.
• Upon receipt of indent, check requisitions for completeness and clarity. Obtain necessary missing information where required.

People Management

• Order to be proceed as per Framework agreement for the balance Goods and / or Service (After ensuring store collection). Other items, to proceed based on LOI terms and conditions.
• Obtain signature in contract agreement as per DOA Matrix and forward to vendor for acknowledgment with stamp & sign.
• Evaluation suppliers' performance by gathering information and preparing reports.

Product/Process Improvement

• N/A.

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• PREFERRED :
• MINIMUM : Bachelor of Engineering in the relevant category.

Knowledge & Skill

• Knowledge of Procurement terms and conditions.
• Knowledge of contracts and techno-commercial issues.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Self-managing with the ability to work independently.
• Well versed in the use of MS Office and all appropriate software.
• Good understanding of techno-commercial issues.
• Good negotiation and communication skills.

Experience

• PREFERRED :
• MINIMUM : Minimum of 3 years' experience in relevant procurement category of engineering.