Procurement Engineer

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We have a need for a (General Procurement) contracting company with the following terms:

1. Must have 5 years minimum experience in UAE (Dubai specially).
2. Must have driving license.
3. Must have experience in construction companies.

Principal Accountabilities

• Coordinates with the Project Manager for completing the Procurement Schedule.
• Coordinates with the Procurement Unit Head to complete and update the Procurement Plan and ensures it is regularly updated.
• Coordinates and consolidates requests for permanent materials among multiple projects to negotiate the most advantageous terms.
• Prepares Purchase Orders / Sub-contract Agreement as per approved submittal and material service request sent by the site.
• Completes the Purchase Orders attachment, comparison sheet, and material files for Procurement Unit Head's review.
• Manages the efficient flow of purchase requests to the buyers for action.
• Accountable for the prequalification of suppliers and subcontractors.
• Evaluates whether suppliers are capable of consistently delivering products and services to RSC in a timely manner and within RSC required quality standards.
• Searches for, identifies, and establishes contacts with new suppliers and subcontractors.
• Manages the periodic reevaluation of suppliers and subcontractors.
• Updates RSC suppliers and subcontractors database.
• Maintains quality and price records for all purchased items.

Communications and Working Relationships

• Coordinates with the Engineering/Design Unit when design details are involved.
• Reviews the completed Procurement Schedule with the Procurement Unit Head.
• Discusses the material files with the Procurement Unit Head as required.
• Conducts regular visits to sites and coordinates with the sites for procurement issues.
• Coordinates with the Estimation Unit in sending RFQs, obtaining quotations, preparing comparison sheets, and preparing material files.
• Interfaces with the execution team with respect to their audit of suppliers.
• Interfaces with all parts of the RSC organization to ask for assistance when assessing suppliers and subcontractors.
• Works with Procurement Unit Head on selecting suppliers for prequalification.
• Coordinates with store when material is returned to supplier.
• Coordinates with Finance for the proper management of accounts receivables and payables.
• Coordinates with Finance to ensure RSC receives appropriate credit facilities.
• Communicates with potential suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering field.
• Good interpersonal, organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Minimum 5 years experience in procurement in a construction/contracting firm.
• Strong computer skills.
• Fluent in English (oral and written).
• Should be able to join immediately.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:
* Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)