Purchaser

Confidential Construction; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Construction is seeking an experienced Purchaser in the UAE to support procurement of permanent construction materials for building projects. You will manage sourcing, supplier evaluation, quotation comparison and PO placement, coordinating with project and technical teams to meet specifications and schedules.

The role requires direct experience with permanent materials in a main contracting environment and a strong knowledge of UAE supplier market dynamics.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of construction purchasing experience in the UAE.
• Experience working with a main contractor on building projects.
• Ability to review drawings, specifications and material requirements before placing orders.
• Experience sourcing and evaluating suppliers, comparing quotations, negotiating terms and issuing purchase orders.
• Knowledge of the UAE construction materials and supplier market.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full purchasing process for construction materials.
• Source suitable suppliers and review quotations against project specs and drawings.
• Perform technical and commercial comparisons, negotiate terms and issue POs.
• Collaborate with project and technical teams to ensure materials meet specifications and schedule.

Skills

Construction purchasing

Main contractor experience

Drawings & specs review

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Purchaser to join our team in the UAE, supporting the procurement of permanent construction materials for our building projects.

The role covers the full purchasing process, from sourcing suitable suppliers and reviewing quotations against project specifications and drawings, through technical and commercial comparison, negotiation and purchase order placement. You will work closely with project and technical teams to ensure materials meet the required specifications, quality and project schedule.

Requirements

• 5 -10 years of construction purchasing experience in the UAE
• Experience working with a main contractor on building projects
• Ability to review drawings, specifications and material requirements before placing orders
• Experience sourcing and evaluating suppliers, comparing quotations, negotiating terms and issuing purchase orders
• Knowledge of the UAE construction materials and supplier market

Please note: This is a construction material purchasing role, requiring direct experience with permanent materials for building projects within a main contracting environment.