Procurement Intern: Global Sourcing & Vendor Relations

Join our innovative team.

The Hira Group is a pioneer and a leader, that caters to industrial segments Globally such as HVAC, MEP, Civil Construction, Infrastructure, Aluminium, Glass, Marine, Commercial, Residential and Industrial projects. Hira Group has expanded its activities in trading and customer base in GCC, India, Vietnam, Southeast Asia, Americas, Australia, New Zealand and Africa over the past 45 years.

• Source, evaluate, and onboard new vendors to meet the organization’s material and service requirements.
• Identify and evaluate materials based on technical specifications, industry standards, and organizational requirements.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and quality assurance teams to ensure materials meet required standards.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for material substitution or optimization.
• Conduct vendor audits to ensure compliance with quality standards, delivery schedules, and other criteria for newly developed vendors.
• Establish and cultivate solid relationships with suppliers in order to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms, ultimately transitioning them into regular vendors for bulk supplies.
• Monitor industry trends and advancements to identify opportunities for innovation and cost savings
• Evaluate supply chain risks and develop strategies to mitigate them
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of new materials and vendors into operations.
• Maintain accurate records of material trials, vendor evaluations, and procurement activities for new raw materials, new vendor development, and explore new vendors from global exhibitions and new technologies.
• Provide regular updates and reports to stakeholders on material and vendor performance and development progress.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards
• Ensure procurement processes align with company policies and best practices.
• Address quality issue and work with supplier to resolve problems
• Prepare RFQs (Request for Quotations), evaluate proposals, and finalize purchase agreements.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain (Preferable)
• 0 - 2 years of experience in a Buyer or Procurement position.
• Strong understanding of Procurement practices
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong technical skills in MS Office, Excell and SAP (Preferable)
• Strong communication skills and fluent in English, and Mandarin (Mandatory)
• Full UAE Driving License (Preferable)

At Hira we provide our customers with the most innovative and flexible solutions for their needs in the building and construction industry. Our employees have the right experience in their field to service our customers in each and every product line. We always believe in exceeding every customer’s expectation by providing the best service within our industry.