Material Specialist

ENEC Operations; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Procurement Specialist to manage the purchasing of critical materials for a Nuclear Power Plant. This role involves ensuring compliance, safety, and efficiency in procurement processes, from sourcing to post-award administration. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement management, particularly within the energy sector, and will be responsible for vendor negotiations, technical specifications review, and strategic contract analysis. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in nuclear operations and contribute to the safe and reliable functioning of essential energy infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of procurement experience, preferably in energy or power plant sectors.
• Strong understanding of QA, Health and Safety, and engineering requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of materials and equipment for nuclear power operations.
• Review technical specifications and assist in creating purchase requisitions.
• Negotiate terms with vendors and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Procurement Management

Supplier Qualification

Contract Negotiation

Technical Specification Review

Material Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)

Job description

Job Purpose

To handle the purchasing of nuclear and non-nuclear related materials and equipment from initiation to post-award administration for Nawah requirements, ensuring safety, compliance, timeliness, and efficiency to support the safe and reliable operation and maintenance of the Nuclear Power Plant (NPP).

Key Activities, Responsibilities & Accountability

Procurement

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

1. Prepare, plan, schedule, and process the purchase of spare parts, tools, materials, and equipment in a timely and cost-effective manner to ensure safe and reliable NPP operation.
2. Support nuclear supplier qualification and update the qualified supplier list.
3. Understand specifications and scope of work/Material Masters, ensuring all QA, Health and Safety, Engineering, and end-user requirements are included.
4. Review technical specifications for purchasing materials and equipment.
5. Assist end users in creating Purchase Requisitions (PR), and help select correct parameters in the system.
6. Assist in developing Scope of Work/Material Masters by sending RFIs to gather information.
7. Arrange supplier meetings and site visits as needed.
8. Review PRs and analyze material consumption for potential strategic contracts.
9. Coordinate with Nuclear Specification Engineering and QA for safety, quality, and non-conformance issues.
10. Assess quotes for policy and budget compliance.
11. Review bids and quotes, evaluate proposals, and analyze grounds for rejection.
12. Assist vendors with bid exceptions, deviations, and clarifications, involving necessary changes in the material master.
13. Resolve supply issues with relevant departments such as QA, Specification Engineering, Inventory, Warehouse, and Logistics.
14. Prepare commercial evaluations.
15. Ensure vendor terms and conditions are agreed upon, with no open clauses.
16. Negotiate and clarify terms with vendors as requested.
17. Prepare award recommendations with justified support, adhering to Delegation of Authority (DOA).

Responsibilities & Accountabilities (contd.)

Professional Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent.

Experience

Minimum 3 years of relevant procurement/purchasing experience.

Preferred:

• Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), Supply Chain Management, or Engineering.
• Procurement experience in the energy sector.
• Power plant experience.