Procurement Specialist

LutechResources; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

LutechResources is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Dubai to analyze solutions using standard procedures and contribute to MDR projects. The role focuses on problem-solving with guidance, applying knowledge of business drivers to straightforward situations.

Responsibilities include supplier engagement, RFQ processes, PO administration, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. A background in engineering and extensive procurement experience are required.

Qualifications

• Engineering graduate with strong procurement knowledge.
• Approximately 10 years of relevant experience in procurement.
• Broad knowledge of the procurement process and supplier management.
• Able to communicate commercial solutions to procurement and non-procurement personnel.
• Understand local and regional logistics regulations and agreements.
• Experience with MS Office applications and relevant systems.
• Certificates in process improvement and/or Six Sigma are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials in line with policies, budget, quality and delivery requirements.
• Interface with PMT, Engineering, Construction, QA/QC, Safety, Accounting, and Warehouse.
• Interface externally with vendors and manage RFQ processes.
• Develop procurement strategies for different materials and projects.
• Maintain vendor base and monitor performance continually.
• Place POs, review orders within approvals, and manage PO administration.
• Coordinate supplier registrations and audit trails for procurement documents.
• Support expediting and resolve commercial clarifications with vendors.
• Monitor market trends, lead times, and capacity to inform pricing and procurement decisions.
• Supervise and train assigned personnel and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Stakeholder communication

People management

Education

Engineering graduate

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Access)

Smart Plant Materials

HR Systems

Job description

Job Description:

Job Overview:

The Procurement Specialist applies their conceptual knowledge of Procurement and, with a moderate level of guidance and direction from colleagues and leadership, is responsible for solving a range of straightforward Procurement problems. They will be responsible for analyzing possible solutions using standard procedures and building knowledge of the company, processes, and customers. The Procurement Specialist understands key business drivers and applies this knowledge to solve problems in straightforward situations by analyzing possible solutions using technical experience, judgment, and precedents.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Perform the procurement of materials in support of MDR business activities in accordance with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards to ensure that materials are purchased from the approved vendors at the most competitive price within budget complying with the technical, quality, safety, and delivery requirements specified in the material requisition and procurement plan
• Act as an internal interface with PMT, Engineering, Construction, QA/QC, Safety, Accounting, and Warehouse
• Interface externally with vendors
• Procure materials with a good understanding of requisition requirements, international standards, codes, and regulations pertaining to projects/operations materials used in the construction industry
• Assist with the establishment of appropriate procurement strategies for different project/operations materials
• Visit vendors on a planned basis for the purpose of keeping abreast of their capabilities, new products, and interface with their management personnel
• Develop and maintain a sound vendor base, survey the market for new potential supply sources and market trend in price and delivery
• Evaluate and monitor vendor performance on a continual basis
• Facilitate “Supplier Registration Process” to register potential vendors in MDR system
• Perform the “RFQ” process:
  • Review requisitions to verify completeness and accuracy
  • Issue RFQ to vendors and secure compliant offers
  • Liaise with Engineering or Requisitioner to ensure that TBE’s are completed on schedule, if applicable
  • Coordinate the vendor clarification process
  • Perform commercial bid evaluation
  • Obtain commercial clarifications
  • Ensure vendor selection in compliance with MDR procedure to meet project budget and delivery requirements
• Maintain sourcing list to track RFQs and expedite quotes from vendors
• Prepare Recommendation of Award and obtain required approvals in compliance with procedure
• Maintain confidentiality of procurement data in compliance with company guidelines
• Place PO’s with selected vendors, review and approve orders that are within approval limits
• Provide ongoing Purchase Order administration including PO revisions, resolution of discrepancies, etc. as required during the execution of the order
• Maintain purchase order files
• Ensure audit trail for procurement documents
• Assist the expediting process by providing help and guidance to expeditors, and resolving commercial clarifications with vendors as necessary
• Watch the market closely to determine trends in price levels, business activities, delivery lead time, availability of manufacturing capacity, etc.
• Assist in resolving delivery nonconformance issues, and OS&D issues if required
• Support the bid pricing process by providing accurate and timely inputs in bid pricing process, coordinate with the Bids & Proposal team in Procurement to ensure compliance with bid requirements
• Regularly exchange information on new products and sources, market trends, and lessons learned with peers, supervisor, and Manager
• Supervise, direct, train, and coordinate activities of assigned personnel
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Engineering graduate
• Approximately 10 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrates a broad knowledge of the procurement process
• Able to effectively communicate commercial solutions and concepts to procurement personnel and non-procurement personnel
• Support Integrated Procurement worldwide, work with suppliers to develop supplier agreements
• Understand local and regional logistics regulations and agreements
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access)
• Experience in Smart Plant Materials and HR Systems
• Certificates in process improvement and/or Six Sigma a plus

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