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About AMANA

Group AMANA is in constant forward motion. Over decades of growth, we have adopted intelligent solutions that improve the way we build, making AMANA a regional leader in the industry today. We have gone beyond conventional construction by championing intelligent solutions that improve the way we build.

We are the region’s trusted design-build company, specializing in industrial construction for over three decades. Our reputation is built on our ability to provide turn-key solutions for fast-track projects, repeatedly.

We are a human-centric organization, promoting learning and development opportunities for all employees to thrive in dynamic markets. By investing in our people’s continued growth and learning, we challenge and change how we build together – people and business.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Conducts market visits and trade shows to increase his market network and awareness.
• Suggests and provides data to Procurement Engineer/s for new products to be included in Amana Product Catalog.
• Sends Request for Quotation (RFQ) to suppliers and subcontractors.
• Collects responses to Request for Quotation (RFQ and quotations.
• Reviews and pre-approves all Local Purchase Orders prepared by Purchaser or Purchase Assistant.
• Assists Procurement Engineer/s in achieving target dates of procurement activities of daily required items at site (such as concrete, substructure, rebar etc.).
• Receives approved Material Requisition Forms from Cost Control and prepares the required Local Purchase Orders (LPO) for signature.
• Supports Construction team to ensure timely delivery of materials and to verify qualifications, specifications, and supplier/subcontractor performance.
• Supports Procurement Engineer/Officer in providing material samples, brochures, and technical data from local suppliers.
• Take immediate action upon receiving complaints from Project Managers regarding material quality and delivery schedule.
• Continuously surveys the market for the latest prices of commodity items (e.g. wood, steel, cement, block work, concrete).
• Coordinates with the Finance Department on the payments to suppliers and subcontractors.
• Maintains and updates the technical library with the relevant supplier/subcontractor brochures and catalogs.
• Verifies newly appointed Supplier/Subcontractor’s pre-qualification, specifications and performance.
• Ensures integrity of data on Amanatech procurement module.
• Ensures that Purchaser/Purchase Assistant regularly update their procurement related logs in SharePoint module.
• Assists in the training and development of personnel in the Procurement and Contracts function.

Educational Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:

• Diploma in Business Management
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
• Strong skills in professional development, teamwork, customer service, time management, execution excellence, decision making, leadership and results orientation
• Proficient in computer applications, with excellent negotiation and communication skills in English (reading, writing, and speaking)