Procurement Officer - KBG

Talent Pal; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking a Procurement Officer to manage supplier evaluations, negotiate contracts, and ensure cost-effective purchasing. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of relevant experience, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience as a Procurement Officer in Construction Industry.
• Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices.
• Solid analytical skills for financial reports and cost analyses.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate suppliers, products, and services; negotiate contracts.
• Conduct market research and obtain cost estimates.
• Monitor contracts and maintain records of approved suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Vendor sourcing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management

Tools

Purchasing software

Job description

We are looking for an efficient PROCUREMENT OFFICER (Plant & Workshop) who will be responsible for evaluating suppliers, products, and services, negotiating contracts, and ensuring that approved purchases are cost-efficient and of high quality.

Tasks :

• Identify potential vendors / suppliers, gather, and analyse information on them; recommend prospective vendors to Management.
• Conduct market research to ascertain the best products and services in terms of value, delivery schedule and quality.
• Obtain cost estimates for materials, supplies, and services
• Generate inquiries and conduct meetings with suppliers / subcontractors
• Evaluate bids and make recommendations based on commercial and technical factors
• Negotiate pricing contracts with subcontractors and suppliers to get low costs or competitive pricing and to secure advantageous terms
• Organize purchase request forms, communication between company and supplier, bid evaluation forms and purchase orders and other relevant files
• Monitor contracts progress, regularly checking the quality of product or service provided
• Maintain records of approved suppliers and periodically evaluate vendor performance (e.g., conformance with stated requirements, trends, anomalies)
• Regularly review the subcontractors’ procurement progress, the scope of work and commercial terms
• Develop and implement strategies for procuring, storing, and distributing goods or services and maintaining stock levels
• Comply with overall organizational processes to ensure internal approvals are obtained in accordance with approved procurement policies and the Authority
• Forecast level of demand for services and products to meet business needs of the client
• Forecast price trends and their impacts on future activities
• Monitor business trends and product availability to pay the best price for company goods and services without sacrificing quality or delivery times
• Perform cost analysis and set appropriate benchmarks
• Coordinate with the Finance department to ensure accurate and timely payments of invoices
• Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analyses
• Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed
• Perform other related work-related tasks as per Line Manager

Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• 5-7 years of proven work experience as a Procurement Officer (Plant and Workshop) in Construction Industry
• Excellent communications and negotiation skills with suppliers and internal customers
• Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating, and liaising with vendors)
• Hands-on experience with purchasing software
• Understanding of supply chain procedures
• Solid analytical skills, with the ability to create financial reports and conduct cost analyses

Salary : Competitive package

Job Type : Full-time

Education :

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience :

• procurement : 5 years (Preferred)

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