Engineer - Procurement

Role Overview

Engineer - Procurement at AL GHURAIR. The role is responsible for contributing to the finalization of allocated Goods and/or Services as per procurement policy and guidelines, and processing of Purchase Orders.

Role Purpose

Positively contribute to the finalization of allocated Goods and/or Services as per the procurement policy and guidelines and processing of Purchase Orders.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning

• Develop and agree the list of Goods or Services required for allocated project along with timeline to process and lead-time for delivery.
• Upon review of Project schedule and specification requirements, analyze the possibility of introducing Value Engineering items (if acceptance to Client/Consultant) to enhance additional savings or cost avoidance to the organization.

Vendor Management & Quotations

• Develop and issue Request for Quotation (RFQ) to qualified vendors with all relevant documents including Project specification, Drawings, Schematic, Project Details, Scope of work, and Letter of Intent (LOI) terms and conditions after incorporation of Project-specific terms in coordination with project team.
• Ensure that all potential suppliers are provided with identical information upon which quotations are given equal opportunity to meet the desired requirements.
• Obtain Quote(s) within the stipulated period and analyze bid(s) in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Schedule meetings with suppliers/Manufacturers for technical and commercial discussions of equipment/Services to be ordered under a particular project by taking into consideration of Designs/Projects team views for smooth operation and finalize Techno-commercial comparison.
• Negotiate with vendors by devising and utilizing the appropriate strategy to get the best possible pricing, payment options, and contract conditions, while maintaining high level of integrity.

Technical Evaluation

• Study the technical requirements/specifications of Client and conduct feasible study of supplier/Manufacturer quote for compliance/comments to specifications and highlight details to Designs/Projects team.

Procurement & Order Processing

• Purchase goods, materials, components, or services in line with JCA cost, quality, and delivery targets from best sources.
• Obtain Indent/Material Request from project team along with BOQ, approval copy with consultant comments, and delivery date required at site to proceed with Order.
• Upon receipt of indent, check requisitions for completeness and clarity. Obtain necessary missing information where required.
• Proceed with Order as per Framework agreement for the balance Goods and/or Services (after ensuring store collection). Process other items based on LOI terms and conditions.
• Obtain signature in contract agreement as per DOA Matrix and forward to vendor for acknowledgment with stamp and sign.

Performance Management

• Evaluate suppliers' performance by gathering information and preparing reports.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in relevant procurement category