Job Description

The right candidate, provides assistance to the Procurement Manager to ensure timely planning, sourcing and procurement of equipment, materials and services both locally and abroad at competitive prices, and meeting specifications and quality standards.

Accountabilities

Reviews stocks and authorises purchase orders within financial authority

Reviews bids and quotations related to purchases and services to ensure accurate, efficient and economic ordering of materials

Assists the Procurement Manager to determine optimum sources for purchases

Exercises overall supervision over the receipt storage, issue and return of materials

Maintains computerised records in regard to stock/purchases/inventory, etc

Maintains updated records of vendors, consultants, contractors, service providers

Keeps abreast of developments/knowledge and trends in respective field, by reviewing/researching via internet, professional publications, media, attending exhibitions, conferences as necessary

Keeps abreast of developments/knowledge and trends in respective field, by reviewing/researching via internet, professional publications, media, attending exhibitions/conferences as necessary.

The principal accountabilities listed above is an illustrative list and not an exhaustive list. Additional responsibilities may be added from time to time depending on organisational requirements.

The jobholder operates under the general guidance of the Procurement Manager on all routine issues related to the Procurement Strategies.

The jobholder is free to plan and manage own areas of activity within policy/procedure constraints.

Any extraordinary issues arising outside of set policies and procedures are referred to the Projects Director for discussion and approval of recommended actions.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or related field is desirable

High School leaving certificate is essential

Minimum Experience:

3-5 yrs purchasing experience in a medium to large organisation

Job-Specific Skills:

Valid Omani driving license

Fluency in English (written & spoken)

Computer Skills - MS Office

Negotiation Skills

Attentive to Details

Exposure to Omani working environment