Senior Purchasing Officer

Bright Accord General Contracting L L C; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent general contracting company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Purchasing Officer to oversee procurement activities tailored for large-scale construction projects. Candidates should possess extensive experience in material procurement, vendor management, and contract negotiations. Technical skills in ERP platforms and MS Excel are essential to manage complex procurement processes efficiently.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in procurement, 3-5 years in construction.
• Expertise in vendor selection and procurement for large projects.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and strong Excel skills required.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Vendor prequalification

Logistics processes knowledge

Tendering skills

Strong MS Excel skills

Tools

SAP MM

Oracle

JD Edwards

Job description

Senior Purchasing Officer

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Requirements:

1. Minimum 10 years of experience in procurement, with at least 3-5 years in construction-specific procurement.
2. Experience in large-scale construction project procurement.
3. Vendor prequalification and selection expertise.
4. Contract negotiation and tendering skills.
5. Knowledge of import/export and logistics processes, especially for materials and equipment.
6. Technical Skills:
7. Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP MM, Oracle, JD Edwards.
8. Strong MS Excel skills, including pivot tables and cost tracking.
9. Familiarity with e-procurement platforms.

Note: This is a Purchasing Officer position based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.