Procurement Specialist

McDermott; Dubai; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is looking for a Procurement Specialist in Dubai. The role involves managing procurement processes, ensuring compliance with standards, and developing strategic relationships with vendors. Ideal candidates should have an engineering background and extensive procurement experience.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years of relevant experience.
• Broad knowledge of the procurement process.
• Certifications in process improvement or Six Sigma are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials ensuring compliance with policies and budget.
• Develop procurement strategies for project materials.
• Supervise and train procurement personnel.

Skills

Communication

Procurement Process Knowledge

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Smart Plant Materials

Job description

Job Overview:

The Procurement Specialist applies their conceptual knowledge of procurement and, with guidance from colleagues and leadership, is responsible for solving straightforward procurement problems. They analyze solutions using standard procedures, building knowledge of the company, processes, and customers. The specialist understands key business drivers and applies this knowledge to solve problems in straightforward situations using technical experience, judgment, and precedents.

Qualifications:

• Engineering graduate
• Approximately 10 years of relevant experience
• Broad knowledge of the procurement process
• Effective communication of commercial solutions to procurement and non-procurement personnel
• Support for global Integrated Procurement, working with suppliers to develop agreements
• Understanding of local and regional logistics regulations and agreements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)
• Experience with Smart Plant Materials and HR Systems
• Certificates in process improvement or Six Sigma are a plus

Responsibilities:

• Procure materials supporting MDR business activities, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and standards to purchase from approved vendors at competitive prices within budget, meeting technical, quality, safety, and delivery requirements
• Act as an internal interface with PMT, Engineering, Construction, QA/QC, Safety, Accounting, and Warehouse departments
• Interface externally with vendors
• Procure materials with understanding of requisition requirements, standards, codes, and regulations related to construction industry projects
• Develop procurement strategies for different project/operations materials
• Visit vendors to assess capabilities, new products, and interface with management
• Maintain a vendor base, survey the market for new sources, and monitor market trends
• Evaluate and monitor vendor performance continually
• Facilitate the supplier registration process in the MDR system
• Manage the RFQ process: review requisitions, issue RFQs, liaise with engineering, coordinate clarifications, evaluate bids, and select vendors in compliance with procedures
• Maintain sourcing lists and track RFQs
• Prepare recommendations for award and obtain approvals
• Maintain confidentiality of procurement data
• Place and review purchase orders, including revisions and discrepancy resolution
• Maintain purchase order files and audit trails
• Assist expediting and resolve delivery issues
• Monitor market trends in pricing, capacity, and delivery
• Support bid pricing with accurate inputs and coordinate with the Bids & Proposal team
• Share market and lessons learned information with peers and managers
• Supervise and train procurement personnel
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures