Material Coordinator – Fire Protection

Naffco Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Naffco Group in Dubai is seeking a Material Coordinator - Fire Protection to plan, procure, track, inspect and deliver materials for fire protection projects. The role coordinates with procurement, engineering, warehouse, suppliers and project teams to ensure approved materials meet requirements and support timely installation, testing and handover.

Responsibilities include coordinating material requirements for fire protection systems, preparing procurement schedules, and monitoring lead times

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, higher diploma or technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience as Material Coordinator or similar roles.
• Experience coordinating materials for fire protection, MEP, construction or building services projects.
• Understanding of procurement, expediting, logistics and material management.
• Ability to review drawings, specifications, schedules, quantities and delivery documents.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate material requirements for fire protection systems throughout the project.
• Prepare and monitor procurement schedules, trackers, expediting reports and delivery plans.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, commercial, warehouse and project teams on requirements and priorities.
• Prepare material requisitions, purchase requests, purchase orders and procurement documents.
• Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers, subcontractors and logistics providers on quotations, lead times and deliveries.
• Follow up on material approvals, submittals, samples, compliance documents and supplier information.
• Ensure materials comply with approved specifications, project requirements, manufacturer recommendations and applicable standards.
• Coordinate procurement of fire pumps, sprinklers, valves, hydrants, hose reels, risers, tanks, pipework, fittings, supports, extinguishers, suppression equipment and accessories.
• Monitor availability, lead times, shipments, deliveries and supply chain risks.

Skills

English communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree, higher diploma or technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an Material Coordinator - Fire Protection to plan, procure, track, inspect and deliver materials for fire fighting and fire protection projects. The role coordinates with procurement, engineering, warehouse, suppliers, subcontractors and project teams to ensure approved materials meet requirements and support timely installation, testing and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate material requirements for fire fighting and fire protection systems throughout the project.

• Prepare and monitor procurement schedules, trackers, expediting reports and delivery plans.

• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, commercial, warehouse and project teams on requirements and priorities.

• Prepare material requisitions, purchase requests, purchase orders and procurement documents.

• Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers, subcontractors and logistics providers on quotations, lead times and deliveries.

• Follow up on material approvals, submittals, samples, compliance documents and supplier information.

• Ensure materials comply with approved specifications, project requirements, manufacturer recommendations and applicable standards.

• Coordinate procurement of fire pumps, sprinklers, valves, hydrants, hose reels, risers, tanks, pipework, fittings, supports, extinguishers, suppression equipment and accessories.

• Monitor availability, lead times, shipments, deliveries and supply chain risks.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree, higher diploma or technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering is preferred.

• Relevant experience as a Material Coordinator, Procurement Coordinator, Materials Controller, Logistics Coordinator or similar.

• Experience coordinating materials for fire protection, fire fighting, MEP, mechanical, construction or building services projects.

• Understanding of procurement, supplier coordination, expediting, logistics, warehouse control and material management.

• Ability to review drawings, specifications, schedules, quantities, purchase orders and delivery documents.

• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively with project, warehouse, procurement and site teams.

• High accuracy, accountability, commercial awareness and attention to detail.

• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.