Procurement Officer

Tasks:

• Identify potential vendors/suppliers, gather, and analyse information on them; recommend prospective vendors to Management.
• Conduct market research to ascertain the best products and services in terms of value, delivery schedule and quality.
• Obtain cost estimates for materials, supplies, and services
• Generate inquiries and conduct meetings with suppliers/subcontractors
• Evaluate bids and make recommendations based on commercial and technical factors
• Negotiate pricing contracts with subcontractors and suppliers to get low costs or competitive pricing and to secure advantageous terms
• Organize purchase request forms, communication between company and supplier, bid evaluation forms and purchase orders and other relevant files
• Monitor contracts progress, regularly checking the quality of product or service provided
• Maintain records of approved suppliers and periodically evaluate vendor performance (e.g., conformance with stated requirements, trends, anomalies)
• Regularly review the subcontractors’ procurement progress, the scope of work and commercial terms
• Develop and implement strategies for procuring, storing, and distributing goods or services and maintaining stock levels
• Comply with overall organizational processes to ensure internal approvals are obtained in accordance with approved procurement policies and the Authority
• Forecast level of demand for services and products to meet business needs of the client
• Forecast price trends and their impacts on future activities
• Monitor business trends and product availability to pay the for company goods and services without sacrificing quality or delivery times
• Perform cost analysis and set appropriate benchmarks
• Coordinate with the Finance department to ensure accurate and timely payments of invoices
• Enter order details (e.g., vendors, quantities, prices) into internal databases
• Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analyses
• Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed
• Perform other related work-related tasks as per Line Manager
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• 5-7 years of proven work experience as a Procurement Officer (Plant and Workshop) in Construction Industry
• Excellent communications and negotiation skills with suppliers and internal customers
• Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating, and liaising with vendors)
• Hands-on experience with purchasing software
• Understanding of supply chain procedures
• Solid analytical skills, with the ability to create financial reports and conduct cost analyses
• Negotiation skills
  

Location: Abu Dhabi

Salary: Competitive package

Please submit the resume to foundationcareer2018(at)gmail(dot)com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED6,000.00 - AED8,000.00 per month

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)
  

Experience:

• procurement: 5 years (Preferred)
  

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