Purchaser

Six Construct; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced procurement specialist to lead on-site procurement activities. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, proficiency in CMMS, and relevant certifications. Responsibilities include managing materials, supplier negotiations, and performance monitoring. This role promises a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a purchaser.
• Experience in Operations and Maintenance (O & M) is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in using CMMS and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities on-site.
• Manage materials and services.
• Monitor and report on purchases monthly and yearly.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Contract management

Performance tracking

Communication

Education

High school or technical diploma

Certification in material management or procurement

Tools

CMMS

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading procurement activities on-site, which includes managing both materials and services. Key responsibilities include :

• Establishing and maintaining a network of suppliers for spares, tools, consumables, and services.
• Negotiating contracts and agreements for materials and services.
• Regularly following up with suppliers to address material deliveries, services, claims, and complaints.
• Tracking and reporting on supplier performance.
• Collaborating with the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) team to identify at least two qualified suppliers for each material / service.
• Working with the O&M team to identify and establish preferred suppliers.
• Continuously striving to reduce lead times and streamline work processes.
• Monitoring and reporting on material and service purchases on a monthly and yearly basis.

Qualifications

• High school or technical diploma in any discipline.
• Certification in material management or procurement.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a purchaser, experience in O & M is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in CMMS, Outlook, and Excel.