Officer - Procurement

Job Description To process, procure and manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders for materials, obtaining best available prices and payment terms, whilst adhering to required standards/specs. and within required delivery timelines in order to achieve project schedules. Strategic RESPONSIBILITIES • N/A. Operational • Ensure timely processing of PR's and PO's issued to suppliers within 3-4 working days and materials delivered as per specifications. • Economical procurement, beating the budget and market prices, maintain complete purchase records project wise and item wise. • Maintain Materials cost control sheets as per the PR's project wise and Prepare monthly savings reports against budget. • Monitoring of project costs (materials purchase) against the approved budget, materials and quantities comparison and obtaining variance explanation and approvals. • Coordination with Technical, Planning, Factory, Store to clarify the materials descriptions and delivery requirements. • Monitor and coordinate with suppliers for timely delivery of materials at locations, materials not delivered as required/ defective/ shortages etc. • Sourcing new products and trusted suppliers and negotiating better terms, prices, deliveries and services based on the required specifications. People Management • Dimensions • Y2010 • Direct Reporting Staff - 1 • Materials Budget - AED million. • Materials Procured - AED million. Product/Process Improvement • N/A. Qualifications Education & Certifications: • Bachelors Degree. Knowledge & Skill • Ability to understand the requirements and specifications. • Technical knowledge of various international façade systems and all components of facade industry. • Basic Knowledge of contractual issues. • Awareness of local and international procurement sources. Experience • Minimum of 2-4 years of relevant experience in the field of Aluminium & Glass or in purchasing. • Must be familiar with procurement of materials and have knowledge and experience in same or related field. Show more Show less