Procurement Officer

About the role

Al Ghurair is looking for a Procurement Officer in Dubai to process, procure and manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders for materials. The role aims to obtain the best available prices and payment terms while meeting quality standards, specifications and delivery timelines so that project schedules are achieved.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure purchase requisitions and purchase orders issued to suppliers are processed within 3-4 working days and materials are delivered as specified.
• Procure economically, beat the budget and market prices, and keep complete purchase records by project and by item.
• Maintain materials cost control sheets by project and prepare monthly savings reports against budget.
• Monitor project material costs against the approved budget, compare materials and quantities, obtain variance explanations and approvals.
• Coordinate with Technical, Planning, Factory and Store teams to clarify material descriptions and delivery requirements.
• Monitor and coordinate with suppliers on timely delivery, defects and shortages.
• Sourcing new products and trusted suppliers and negotiating better terms, prices, deliveries and services.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of relevant experience in aluminium and glass or in purchasing.
• Familiarity with procurement of materials and experience in the same or a related field.

Required skills

• Ability to understand requirements and specifications.
• Technical knowledge of international façade systems and facade industry components.
• Basic knowledge of contractual issues.
• Awareness of local and international procurement sources.