Procurement Engineer

ADEAREST; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A procurement solutions company is looking for a Procurement Engineer based in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will manage procurement operations, develop supplier relationships, and ensure timely delivery of materials. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 3 years of experience in the industrial sector are required. Strong negotiation skills and proficiency with ERP systems are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in Industrial / Manufacturing Field.

Responsibilities

• Identify all the requirements from requisitions issued by service, project or engineering department.
• Create and maintain request for quotations with effective comparison.
• Timely ordering of equipment and materials complying with quality and budget requirements.
• Ensure timely tracking and expediting of materials to ensure availability.
• Measure and track Purchase Price Variance for key materials.
• Assist with contract negotiation for key suppliers.

Skills

Experience in an engineering, procurement and operations

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency with ERP systems and networking

Ability to analyze bills of material and drawings

Knowledge and direct experience in negotiating contracts

Ability to identify cost reduction opportunities

Education

Bachelors Degree in Engineering or any related course

Job description

Job Objectives

The Procurement Engineer investigates the market with pre-defined specifications and performance test requirements to facilitate procurement of parts and equipment. They will analyze technical and commercial data and conduct thorough RFQ comparison between suppliers to achieve the optimal outcome for PSI. The Procurement Engineer will issue orders, track and expedite deliveries, and help to develop the performance of existing suppliers.

Responsibilities and duties

• Identifying all the requirements from requisitions issued by service, project or engineering department
• Create and maintain request for quotations, with effective comparison between bids
• Timely ordering of equipment, materials and systems complying to Quality, Budget and Specification requirements.
• Ensure timely tracking and expediting of all materials to ensure material availability
• Ensure suppliers are appropriately measured and developed to improve delivery performance, quality and cost improvement.
• Measure and track Purchase Price Variance for key materials and commodities
• Ensuring that all procurement processes comply with the ISO Standards.
• Assist with contract negotiation for key suppliers
• Provide suppliers with key feedback including delivery performance, quality, average lead times, and cost variance.
• Drive cash flow improvement related to Payment Terms, Lead Times, Consignment stock and Purchase Price Improvement related to key suppliers.
• Develop and maintain good relationship with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Maintain company reputation & credibility by fair dealings.
• Manages the periodic reevaluation of suppliers
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the immediate Supervisor / Manager.

Accountabilities

• Develop, implement and drive the procurement strategies in order to meet cost savings targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or any related course.

Years of Experience

Minimum of 3 years in Industrial / Manufacturing Field

Skill Set

• Experience in an engineering, procurement and operations
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with ERP systems and networking
• Ability to analyze bills of material and drawings to understand key requirements
• Knowledge and direct experience in negotiating contracts and quotations with Contract Manufacturers and Suppliers
• Ability to identify cost reduction opportunities.

Communication and Interaction

• Internal: Staff, Supervisors, Managers
• External: Suppliers