Overview
Procurement Officer / Engineer Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE at Prompt General Contracting
The Procurement Officer / Engineer is responsible for the acquisition of materials and services essential for project success. This role involves supplier pre-qualification, vendor negotiation, purchase order management, and ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement in alignment with project requirements and budgets.
Responsibilities:
Supplier Management:
• Request pre-approval and pre-qualifications 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.
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, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.
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.
Quality and Compliance:
• Cross-check 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.
Title: Procurement Officer / Engineer
Company: Prompt General Contracting
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
