Procurement Officer

JOB SUMMARY The Procurement Officer is responsible for the acquisition of materials and services essential for project success This role involves supplier prequalification vendor negotiation purchase order management and ensuring timely and costeffective procurement in alignment with project requirements and budgets RESPONSIBILITIES 1 Supplier Management Request preapproval and prequalifications of suppliers and subcontractors for consultant approval Source and evaluate new suppliers for materials not available within the existing supplier base Manage and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure consistent supply and material availability 2 Procurement Process Send material inquiries to vendors based on project requirements Negotiate pricing terms and delivery timelines with suppliers Prepare a comparison sheet to compare price delivery timelines brand quality payment terms and specifications Select the most suitable suppliers based on factors such as quality costeffectiveness and reliability 3 Purchase Order Management Create issue and track purchase orders Obtain recommendations from project and technical managers to proceed with the purchase order Secure PO approval from management Share approved PO with supplier to ensure materials are delivered as per the project schedules and specifications Track and monitor orders to ensure timely delivery and quality control 4 Quality and Compliance Crosscheck the delivery notes and LPOs to verify the correct quantities and materials received Arrange the collection of urgent materials needed on site Control material costs with project budgets and bill of quantities ensuring all procurement activities align with financial budgets and project specifications Work closely with the accounting and site operations departments to ensure a smooth procurement process Evaluate supplier performance and processing and prepare weekly report for management Maintain accurate records of procurement transactions for auditing and compliance purposes QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor s degree in business administration supply chain management or procurement 3 years of experience in procurement preferably within the construction industry Proven experience in material sourcing supplier negotiation and cost management SKILLS ABILITIES Good negotiations skills for supplier management Good analytical skills to evaluate suppliers pricing and manage procurement budgets effectively Good communication and collaborative skills with project teams and suppliers Ability to prioritize tasks to meet project schedules and deadlines Good attention to detail in procurement processes Effective problem solving to address procurement challenges Procurement Officer • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates #J-18808-Ljbffr