United Al Saqer Group
United Al Saqer Group is recruiting a Procurement Officer to join their exceptional team in Abu Dhabi and be responsible for negotiating with various suppliers to obtain maximum discount without compromising the quality of all products and services. The role involves undertaking purchase activities, tendering and contract evaluation, placing orders and monitoring delivery to provide the right products and services across all BUs and Shared Services in a timely manner.
Duties of Procurement Officer
- Know about the equipment, materials, and supplies used in the industry and their suppliers.
- Evaluate new and existing suppliers and subcontractors and negotiates purchase agreements with them.
- Procure equipment, materials, and systems complying with the project quality and specification requirements.
- Procure materials and subcontract in a timely manner within the approved budget cost.
- Ensure on-time delivery of equipment and materials to the support site installation works as per the approved work program.
- Ensure compliance with management, approved procedures, and policies with respect to time, cost, and quality.
- Develop and maintain good relationship with suppliers and subcontractors.
- Conduct vendor evaluation and registration.
- Negotiate contracts/agreements for purchasing of materials.
- Assess supplier/contractor performance requality, cost, delivery, service.
- Site visit and monitoring as required.
Eligibility Requirements for Role of Procurement Officer
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
- Minimum of 3-4 years’ relevant experience within GCC in a procurement function for civil projects (construction).
- Professional Certification in procurement (e.g., CPP, CIPS or equivalent) are an advantage.
Skills Desired
- Microsoft Office skills.
- Holding a valid UAE driver’s license.
- Working knowledge of ERP systems e.g., Oracle, SAP, Ariba etc.
- Market knowledge in sourcing of materials and services.