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Our client is a well-established turnkey HVAC and solar engineering firm specializing in heating, chilling, solar and energy saving solutions for industrial, commercial and mixed use buildings.

We are hiring a UAE experienced procurement engineer to join their Dubai head office.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for the timely procurement of high-quality materials, components and services at competitive prices related to HVAC and solar projects for the successful execution of their projects.

Role Summary

• Efficient planning and purchasing of engineering materials and services from RFQ-to-order cycle management - vendor sourcing and price and terms negotiation; completion of tenders and RFPs and procurement of goods and services through to delivery.

• Initial preparation and issuance of Request for Quotations (RFQs) for a wide array of products, materials and services.

• Review quotations, negotiate prices and provide a cost-benefit analysis to drive cost savings.

• Proactively follow up with placed orders, shipment schedules and deliveries, customs clearance, verify delivery and approve payments.

• Source and evaluate vendors and contractors based on quality, price and speed of delivery.

• Negotiate existing and new contracts to deliver value and reduce costs.

• Maintain an accurate database of suppliers and conduct regular performance reviews with suppliers to drive continuous improvements to minimize substandard products and services and implement corrective action plans.

• Conducting continuous market analysis to monitor and forecast based on variable market conditions.

• Coordinate with the warehouse team to manage inventory control of equipment and materials; ensure adequate stock levels are maintained.

Mandatory Skills & Experience

• 5 \xe2\x80\x93 7 years\xe2\x80\x99 UAE experience in engineering local and overseas buying, purchasing and procurement of based on vendor sourcing, reviewing material specifications and product quality; analyzing quotations and making procurement recommendations.

• Vendor management \xe2\x80\x93 experience of evaluating suppliers based on quality, price and delivery.

• Ability to read engineering drawings. Experience of AutoCAD is a strong advantage.

• Ability to understand technical and commercial requirements - proficiency in administering and negotiating prices and contracts terms.

• Extensive UAE experience in procurement of compressors, heaters, pumps, condensers, heat exchangers, cooling lines and solar materials and equipment

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and EPR skills.

• UAE driving license is a strong advantage.

Education

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Mechanical Engineering

• CIPS certification is an advantage.

Candidate Profile

• Currently living in the United Arab Emirates \xe2\x80\x93 must be able to live and work in Dubai.

• Fluent in English \xe2\x80\x93 ability to build relationships with vendors and articulate requirements.

• Professional appearance with excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

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