Senior Engineer - Procurement

Sobha Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Dubai is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage procurement processes and supplier relationships. Responsibilities include issuing RFQs, evaluating bids, and negotiating contracts to ensure high-quality deliverables. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills and experience in procurement strategies, capable of managing vendor performance to meet company standards. This role requires meticulous record-keeping and strategic thinking to optimize procurement efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement processes and vendor management.
• Ability to analyze suppliers for quality and pricing.
• Strong negotiation skills for contract terms and pricing.

Responsibilities

• Identify long lead material and manage procurement schedules.
• Issue RFQs to vendors and follow-up for quotations.
• Prepare Techno Commercial Bid Evaluation for approval.
• Coordinate with vendors for payments and performance tracking.
• Develop sourcing strategies based on supplier studies.

Job description

Identify of long lead material and sub-contract works and schedules procurement process and
accordingly issue Purchase Order & Service Order.

Issue enquiry/Request for Quotation (RFQ) to approved project vendors suppliers sub-contractor and follow-up for their quotations.

Reviewing the quotations and preparing Techno Commercial Bid Evaluation ensuring product and services to be rendered are meeting project requirement and submit CBE to Procurement Manager and management approval.

Upon obtaining the approval on Techno Commercial Bid Evaluation inform Vendor to proceed with sample and Technical Submittals / Pre-qualification documents in coordination with Technical Team for Consultant approval for major materials and sub-contract works.

Issue Purchase Order / Service (Sub-Contract) Order after obtaining Consultant approval.

Assist Tender & Estimation team to provide quotations from supplier & sub-contractors for Pre-

Tender Jobs.

Undergo vendor database and keep track of the performance of existing suppliers taking necessary actions as needed.

Coordinate and follow-up with the Commercial for vendors payments.

Analyze all suppliers to select the most suitable suppliers who can deliver high quality products at competitive pricing on time.

Negotiate with suppliers on lead time cost and quality to obtain the maximum benefit for the company.

Manage suppliers to meet objectives related to cost delivery performance schedule and quality.

Develop purchasing or sourcing strategies based on portfolio analyses and supplier study preference.

Liaise with suppliers on delivery schedule to ensure on-time deliveries of final product. Develop implement and drive the procurement strategies to meet cost savings targets.

Ensure commercial legal and contractual compliances in all the procurement transactions. Adopt appropriate supplier management methodologies and procurement strategies in purchasing to secure better prices.

Coordinate with vendor on continuous quality improvement.

Ensure that all potential suppliers are provided with identical information upon which the quotations are given equal opportunity to meet the desired requirements. .

Negotiate the best payment terms and contract conditions maintaining high level of integrity.

Keep accurate records to justify the process and any other related decisions made in this regard.

Prepare and Maintain the procurement log daily.

Maintain vendor database.

Apply and follow the vendor registration process.

Complete the assigned work within the SLA.

Ensure all TQM deliverables are achieved as per plan KPI is updated on time DWM sheets are maintained on daily basis G1G2 Gaps are identified and action points are made Sobha Ideas are generated and implemented etc.

Required Experience

Senior IC