Procurement Engineer

Job Description

• Identify materials required for the projects from the BOQ, drawings and specifications


• Coordinate with engineering when design / details are involved


• Prepare the procurement schedule and material files and ensure good quality of records of all Purchase Orders


• Update Procurement Schedule and ensure proper weekly update to the Procurement Schedule


• Send the procurement schedule to project manager to complete the schedule with the dates of material required on site


• Review the completed procurement schedule with unit head


• Identify qualified suppliers for material


• Send out RFQ as per procurement schedule


• Evaluate vendor's proposal technically in compliance with project specification and drawings, prepare financial report, analyze in technical and commercial aspects and other information to prepare techno-commercial comparison


• Meet with suppliers to discuss the requirements of the offered quotation and negotiate prices, payment terms and delivery conditions


• Discuss the material files with Procurement Unit Head as required


• Prepare submittals as decided by the Procurement Unit Head, ensuring the submittals are complying with required specifications and project requirements


• Prepare the purchase orders as per approved submittal and material service request sent by site


• Coordinate with Contract Department and / or Operations for Subcontract / Services Agreements


• Complete the PO's attachment, comparison sheet and material file for Procurement Unit Head's review


• Conduct regular visits to sites for procurement coordination as directed by Procurement Unit Head


• Analyze reports and initiate remedial action if problems arise


• Attend project meetings as required


• Maintain quality records for all purchase orders, items, purchased costs, delivery, product performance and inventories


• Ensure / maintain, updating price control for all purchased items, and identify / maintain new price control in ERP System


• Assist in expediting some critical items in coordination with the tracking / site and quality control section

Skills

• B.S. and extensive experience working in the procurement department in an operations and manufacturing field


• Strong interpersonal skills, must be willing to regularly engage in-person and over the phone with internal stakeholders and suppliers


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to succinctly summarize information and provide the detail necessary to take tasks through to completion

Job Details

Job Location
Saudi Arabia
Company Industry
Construction & Building
Company Type
Employer (Private Sector)
Job Role
Purchasing and Procurement
Employment Status
Full time

Preferred Candidate

Career Level
Entry Level
Years of Experience
Min: ‎3 Max: ‎5
Degree
Bachelor's degree