The right candidate, provides assistance to the Procurement Manager to ensure timely planning, sourcing and procurement of equipment, materials and services both locally and abroad at competitive prices, and meeting specifications and quality standards.
Accountabilities
Reviews stocks and authorises purchase orders within financial authority
Reviews bids and quotations related to purchases and services to ensure accurate, efficient and economic ordering of materials
Assists the Procurement Manager to determine optimum sources for purchases
Exercises overall supervision over the receipt storage, issue and return of materials
Maintains computerised records in regard to stock/purchases/inventory, etc
Maintains updated records of vendors, consultants, contractors, service providers
Keeps abreast of developments/knowledge and trends in respective field, by reviewing/researching via internet, professional publications, media, attending exhibitions, conferences as necessary
Keeps abreast of developments/knowledge and trends in respective field, by reviewing/researching via internet, professional publications, media, attending exhibitions/conferences as necessary.
The principal accountabilities listed above is an illustrative list and not an exhaustive list. Additional responsibilities may be added from time to time depending on organisational requirements.
The jobholder operates under the general guidance of the Procurement Manager on all routine issues related to the Procurement Strategies.
The jobholder is free to plan and manage own areas of activity within policy/procedure constraints.
Any extraordinary issues arising outside of set policies and procedures are referred to the Projects Director for discussion and approval of recommended actions.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or related field is desirable
High School leaving certificate is essential
Minimum Experience:
3-5 yrs purchasing experience in a medium to large organisation
Job-Specific Skills:
Valid Omani driving license
Fluency in English (written & spoken)
Computer Skills - MS Office
Negotiation Skills
Attentive to Details
Exposure to Omani working environment
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