Senior Procurement Officer - Construction (International Market)

Construction and Engineering Group

United Arab Emirates

AED 50,000 - 200,000

Job description

Senior Procurement Officer - Construction (International Market)

Job Description:

To assist collection, gathering and evaluation of all RFIs, RFQs, RFPs and ITBs received from various clients across the globe.
To assist the Chief Business Development Officer with the analysis of information and in providing recommendations regarding the awarding of tenders, contracts etc.
To participate in the drawing up of contracts for the company ensuring that suitable and adequate criteria are set and the most advantageous balance of quality and cost is achieved.
To assist in the management of assigned purchase orders/contracts, having responsibility for benchmarking, quality assurance and service levels initiating corrective action as required.
To assist the Chief Business Development Officer in liaising with external groups to ensure that contracts comply with benchmarking, quality assurance and service levels as well as all the company's internal policies.
To assist the Chief Business Development Officer to identify new work areas including the sourcing of new suppliers, methods and practices to meet the requirements of the clients.
To assist in developing and encouraging alternative procurement and partnership arrangements which are consistent with the company's corporate aims and Best Value service delivery.
To operate at all times within the company’s Code of Ethics in dealing with suppliers and colleagues.
To advise the company, in liaison with the Chief Business Development Officer, on price, product and market trends.
To help monitor and control the day-to-day operation of the department ensuring that financial and other operational targets are met.
To assist in the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and records as required.
To assist in the preparation of detailed forward plans of work commitments.
To undertake specific allocated projects and prepare timely reports as required.
To liaise with departmental staff, other departments, contractors and other statutory authorities in matters relating to work as appropriate.
To liaise with specialists and consultants as appropriate to obtain assistance and advice.
To carry out all duties of the post in accordance with agreed procurement practices.
To support peak workloads in other areas of the department to maintain progress against targets, in accordance with the current priorities of the department.
To maintain an awareness of advances in technology to assist in improving effectiveness and efficiency and report on implementation into working practices.
To assist the Chief Business Development Officer in the development and implementation of innovative practices and procedures.
To implement changes resulting from new and revised policies and legislation.
To ensure that agreed company policies, appropriate to standing orders and financial regulations are followed in the performance of the duties of the post.
To carry out all duties taking into account issues of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act.
To comply with all health and safety policy and legislation in the performance of the duties of the post.
To carry out any other reasonable duties within the overall function, commensurate with the grading and responsibilities of the job.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: AED8,000 - AED9,000.00 per month
Experience:

Procurement: 2 years (Preferred)
Construction: 2 years (Preferred)
Electrical: 1 year (Preferred)

Language: Excellent English (Preferred)