Main Tasks

• Identify the company’s purchasing requirements and process/tackle purchase requests from the relevant departments.
• Source suitable suppliers, subcontractors, materials, equipment, and services.
• Request and analyse quotations from different suppliers.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and other commercial conditions.
• Ensure that the company is benefiting from the best value for money options on the market.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders after obtaining the required approvals.
• Ensure that purchases comply with the company’s budget, procurement procedures, and approval limits.
• Handling foreign shipments from receipt of order till delivery on site and ensure costings done in a timely manner. (Airfreight/Seafreight/Courrier Services).
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Coordinate with the Stores, Finance, Operations, and Project teams regarding orders and deliveries.
• Verify that delivered items comply with the required specifications, quantities, and quality standards.
• Resolve issues relating to delayed deliveries, damaged goods, incorrect items, or supplier performance.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, including quotations, purchase orders, delivery notes, contracts, and supplier correspondence.
• Update and maintain the approved supplier database.
• Evaluate supplier performance based on price, quality, quantity, reliability, and delivery time.
• Monitor market prices and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Assist with stock planning and avoid shortages or excessive purchases.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, legal, contractual, and company requirements.
• Prepare procurement reports, cost comparisons, and expenditure analyses for Management.
• Support tendering exercises and the preparation of procurement-related documents.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure impeccable coordination between the different stakeholders in the the company’s business ecosystem.
• Carry out any other procurement-related duties assigned by Management.
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Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in supply chain management.
• Minimum 5 years of proven working experience in a similar position.
• Experience in MEP sector will be an advantage.
• Sound knowledge of international trade and logistics (Incoterms, customs formalities and dealing with forwarders)

Qualifications and Experience

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Proactive.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Valid driving license will be an advantage.