Sr. Procurement Engineer | alfanar Electric - Office

Execute the main procurement activities including Sourcing, contracting and supplier developments in addition to Purchasing requested materials, Services, Assets, MRO and General Purchasing with right specifications, price, quality, and delivery time / right location from right source

Execute the main procurement activities including Sourcing, contracting and supplier developments in addition to Purchasing requested materials, Services, Assets, MRO and General Purchasing with right specifications, price, quality, and delivery time / right location from right source

• Develop suppliers to meet objectives related to cost savings, delivery performance, and materials quality.
• Perform regular supplier performance evaluations to establish development plans.
• Visit suppliers for prequalification, evaluation, development, and strengthening business partnerships.

• Execute sourcing and contracting plans based on the AED sourcing strategy.
• Maximize the number of contracted items with approved suppliers to secure prices, delivery, payment terms, quality, and reduce purchasing cycle time.
• Ensure commercial, legal, and contractual compliance in all procurement transactions.

• Understand detailed requirements for each purchase request and align with requesters or related BU technical teams.
• Manage the execution of purchase requests by processing RFx (RFQ, RFI, etc.) from the approved/qualified supplier list.
• Negotiate for the best purchase conditions, considering specifications, delivery time, and cost elements.

• Compare quotations based on approved comparison forms, considering commercial and delivery terms.
• Identify selected suppliers with the involvement of BU technical teams/requesters and issue purchase orders to the winning suppliers.
• Ensure all required documentation is attached to the purchase order and follow the approval matrix for final approval.

• Send approved purchase orders to suppliers and follow up to receive order acknowledgment.
• Monitor the PO delivery schedule with suppliers and related departments until materials arrive and the order is closed.

• Maintain and update vendor master information regularly.
• Manage non-conformity processes for rejected materials and lead corrective/preventive actions with related departments.
• Material Specifications and Market Adaptation
• Initiate alternative material specifications according to market availability, involving BU technical teams as needed.

• Contribute to procurement activities, including sourcing, development, evaluation, and contracting, in coordination with related commodity heads.
• Collaborate with other departments (Quality, Store, Finance, etc.) for effective procurement and supplier management.

• Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job
• To have a vision and a plan for the career path and how to achieve it.

• Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

• Solve any related problems arise and elevate any complex operational issues.

• Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

• Coordinate well‑defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automations opportunities as much as possible.

• Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.

• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of…