Project Procurement Manager

OverviewWe are seeking to hire a Project Procurement Manager for one of our reputed clients - a contracting construction company based in the UAE. Local UAE experience is mandatory.ResponsibilitiesForecast procurement needs and continually develop expertise to support growth for project.Develop and review purchase requests and ensure authorization as necessary to facilitate the timely purchase of new products.Prepare purchase requisitions, approve and issue purchase orders in accordance with company policy, project requirement and negotiated terms and conditions.Liaise with Accounts Payable Department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices, as necessary for the business with the supplier.Review quotations, negotiations & order materials and services as per negotiated and appropriately approved procedure.Discuss defective or unacceptable new supplies or services with users, vendors and others to determine cause of problem and take corrective and preventative action.Track Purchasing activity and measurements and monitor & ensure the materiel & services are delivered to sites as agreed.Ensure supplier compliance with site and company requirements for safety responsibilities. Manage vendor relationships and assist in building effective partnerships where necessary to assist department in developing and implementing purchasing strategies for products. Lead the procurement group in all phases.Negotiate contracts with suppliers to obtain best price and service.Possibly assist in setting policy and guidelines for delivering commercial and cost effective procuring process in line with the objectives of the company.Promote QHSE & ISMS policies within the company and ensure that the quality, environmental, health, safety & information security management system procedures are followed at all times, striving for continuous improvement until the effectiveness of the Integrated Management System is achieved.Perform additional duties as & when directed by Project Director/ Operations Manager/ Manager - Procurement.Qualifications and ExperienceEducational Qualification: Masters or Graduate Civil Engineering or any other relevant engineering from a reputed University.Number of years of experience: Over 15 years.Specialized trainings required (if any): Material Management, Store Management, Accounting & Contracts Management.Area of experience required: Formulation of Strategic Procurement Policies, Staffing, Negotiation, Management functions.#J-18808-Ljbffr