Job Description

Job Summary

• Set up and maintain a controlled framework to ensure that all procurement activities are effectively managed and are in accordance with the Contract Standing Orders, Procurement and Financial Regulations.
• Develop and review Procurement Strategy covering each of the key business areas.
• Develop the Procurement Procedures to ensure that the concerned staff know when they are required to engage with the procurement team.
• Ensure that the correct procedures are followed in respect of all major procurement activities.
• Continually develop procurement expertise across the Company to support staff development, knowledge and expertise in procurement activities.
• Constantly implement SAP applications and ensure no procurement backlogs.
• Set up a process of review for all Contracts, Supplies and Suppliers ensuring that maximum value for money benefits are achieved through supplier rationalization, developing an approved Supplier list.
• Encourage effective contract management across the business with regular reviews, development of Service Level Agreements and key performance measures.
• Build and develop good relationships with key suppliers to ensure best value for money and customer satisfaction with services provided.
• Ensure that all areas of concern are identified and addressed as early as possible, with remedial action taken.
• Engage with Procurement forums/seminars to ensure that value for money and economies of scale are used to BCDs benefit, where appropriate.
• Monitor trends in supplier and contract base and propose/implement plans to respond to such trends.
• Ensure that the central Contract Register is maintained, together with master contracts.
• Ensure that the necessary training is provided to the members of the procurement team to enable them to support the business wherever possible.
• Establish a central procurement plan covering a rolling 3-year period to ensure that all activities can be forward planned and that adequate resources exist.
• Engage with the business to identify the key procurement priorities and ensure that resources are assigned accordingly.
• Minimize the use of external resources and deliver a value for money service to the business.
• Set procurement savings targets each year in conjunction with the Accounts team and monitor delivery against targets.
• Prepare report to the Management on a quarterly basis or upon their request. Providing a review of procurement activities and achievements.
• Identifying and building a database of all the products and suppliers within the relevant industry.
• Regularly following up with the internal and external teams for all the purchases.
• Maintaining an Inventory (stock) level for the company
• Preparing & maintaining Procurement schedules / Log for every project. Coordinating with all Project Managers to discusses / update for the projects as well as for the Target tenders etc.,
• Working Closely with the selected suppliers and managing the companies' procurement
• Leading the purchasing department and motivating staff to achieve maximum performance and efficiency. Making sure that the procurement department works within company operational procedures.
• Placing order on time, aligning supply / demand, Replenishing materials and constantly evaluating suppliers Performance.
• Monitoring delivery times to ensure they are on time.
• Ensuring the adequate supply of all required materials, components and equipment.
• Managing and maintaining the supplier relationships for the company.
• Helping to source alternative items for customers.
• Receive quotations from suppliers / Sub- Contractors as per ISO standard.
• Compare quotations and choose the best within purchasing budget / delivery.
• Preparing high quality tender documentation.
• Regularly contacting suppliers to renegotiate prices.
• Resolving disputes and claims with vendors and suppliers.
• Keeping all supplier programs current and accurate.
• Entering the relevant data on SAP and ensuring no backlogs.
• Developing and maintaining a unit rate database for all regularly used materials.
• Assisting the Quantity Surveying team in evaluating quotes received from a rate and quantity perspective. Also highlighting any technical concerns for consideration prior to submitting the bids.

Job Type / Category Interior Fit Out Required Education, Skills and Qualifications Degree in relevant field. Job Type: Full-time Salary: From AED6,000.00 per month Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)