Job Description

Job Purpose

The purpose of the Procurement engineers job is ensure the cost-efficient and timely procurement of permanent materials related to equipment, machinery, general construction, subcontractors and other non-construction activities.

Principal Accountabilities

• Coordinates with the Project Manager for completing the Procurement Schedule
• Coordinates with the Procurement Unit Head to complete and update the Procurement Plan and ensures it is regularly updated
• Coordinates and consolidates requests for permanent materials among multiple projects to negotiate the most advantageous terms
• Prepares Purchase Orders / Sub-contract Agreement as per approved submittal and material service request sent by the site
• Completes the Purchase Order's attachment, comparison sheet, and material files for Procurement Unit Head's review
• Manages the efficient flow of purchase requests to the buyers for action
• Accountable for the prequalification of suppliers and subcontractors
• Evaluates whether suppliers are capable of consistently delivering products and services to RSC in a timely manner and within RSC required quality standards
• Searches for, identifies, and establishes contacts with new suppliers and subcontractors
• Manages the periodic reevaluation of suppliers and subcontractors
• Updates RSC suppliers' and subcontractors' database
• Maintains quality and price records for all purchased items

Communications and Working Relationships

• Coordinates with the Engineering/Design Unit when design details are involved
• Reviews the completed Procurement Schedule with the Procurement Unit Head
• Discusses the material files with the Procurement Unit Head as required
• Conducts regular visits to sites and coordinates with the sites for procurement issues
• Coordinates with the Estimation Unit in sending RFQ's, obtaining quotations, preparing comparison sheets, and preparing material files
• Interfaces with the QA/QC department with respect to their "audit" of suppliers
• Interfaces with all parts of the RSC organization to ask for assistance when assessing suppliers and subcontractors
• Works with Procurement Unit Head on selecting suppliers for prequalification
• Coordinates with Warehouse Officer when material is returned to supplier
• Coordinates with Finance for the proper management of accounts receivables and payables
• Coordinates with Finance to ensure RSC receives appropriate credit facilities
• Communicates with potential suppliers

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in civil Engineering field
• Good interpersonal, organizational, communication, and negotiation skills
• Minimum 5 years' experience in procurement in a construction/contracting firm
• Experience in the GCC is a plus
• Strong computer skills
• Fluent in English (oral and written)- Arabic language fluency preferred

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent