Project Procurement Manager

We are seeking to hire a Project Procurement Manager for one of our reputed clients – a contracting construction company based in the UAE. Local UAE experience is mandatory.

• Planning, developing and purchasing materials, parts, supplies and equipment in a timely and cost effective way while maintaining appropriate quality standards and specifications.
• Ensuring the information security management system is implemented at the project.
• Setting policies and guidelines for delivering a commercial and cost effective procurement process in line with the objectives of the company.
• Analyzing market and delivery trends to support the development of procurement technologies and processes.
• Identifying cost reduction opportunities to achieve financial goals.
• Developing key relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve cost effective procurement processes.
• Negotiating contracts with suppliers to obtain the best price and service.

• Forecasting procurement needs and continually developing expertise to support growth for the project.
• Developing and reviewing purchase requests and ensuring authorization as necessary to facilitate the timely purchase of new products.
• Preparing purchase requisitions, approving and issuing purchase orders in accordance with company policy, project requirements and negotiated terms and conditions.
• Liaising with the Accounts Payable Department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices as necessary for the business with the supplier.
• Reviewing quotations, negotiating and ordering materials and services as per negotiated and appropriately approved procedure.
• Discussing defective or unacceptable new supplies or services with users, vendors and others to determine cause of problem and take corrective and preventative action.
• Tracking purchasing activity and monitoring that the materials and services are delivered to sites as agreed.
• Ensuring supplier compliance with site and company requirements for safety responsibilities.
• Managing vendor relationships and assisting in building effective partnerships where necessary.
• Assisting the department in developing and implementing purchasing strategies for products.
• Leading the procurement group in all phases.
• Performing additional duties as and when directed by the Project Director, Operations Manager or Manager – Procurement.
• Promoting QHSE & ISMS policies within the company and ensuring that the quality, environmental, health, safety and information security management system procedures are followed at all times, striving for continuous improvement until the effectiveness of the Integrated Management System is achieved.

• Educational
  
  Qualification:
  
  Masters or Graduate in Civil Engineering or any other relevant engineering from a reputed university.
• Number of years of experience:
  Over 15 years.
• Specialized trainings required:
  Material Management, Store Management, Accounting & Contracts Management Professional writings / Supply Chain Management.
• Area of experience required:
  Formulation of Strategic Procurement Policies, Staffing, Negotiation, Management functions.