Purchasing Engineer

JOB PURPOSE:

Prepare, coordinate & execute all purchasing activities as a normal re-action upon receiving material, service & asset purchase requests.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:   

• Responsible for handling defined projects, assigned by his Manager according to the department strategy plan.
• Obtain & Negotiate quotations from suppliers based on specifications mentioned in PR.
• Responsible for preparing Comparison sheets for items to be procured and complete the PO issuance cycle by placing the PO.
• Responsible for approving the PO and initiating payment as per his competency.
• Supervise a team of Purchase Engineers and Purchase Officers.
• Support Operation Section by coordinating with Project team for timely advance payment to suppliers.
• Responsible for cross-checking of invoice from the order at the time of initiating any payment.
• After getting Release of shipment from PM, ensure timely delivery of the quality product and help logistic section in this regard.
• Responsible to give feedback to Commercial Officer in establishing the L/C in a timely manner.
• Responsible to give feedback to the accounts payable section to prepare Foreign Currency Statement on fortnightly basis.
• Maintain updated knowledge of KSA custom & clearance policy, administrative regulations, and legal requirements that relate to the purchase goods.
• Review market, price, delivery conditions, and trends to determine present and future material availability.
• Investigate complaints received on supplies/delivered material, and then takes appropriate actions to resolve identified problems.
• Work in a cross-functional team with logistics responsible for preparing draft & pre-Negotiating contracts/orders with Logistics providers.
• Searching for new & competent suppliers to develop a consolidated database to meet current and future needs.
• Preparing Daily status reports of Purchase Request and discuss them with the concerned manager on a weekly basis
• Responsible to contribute in achieving the department objectives.
• Responsible for implementing the QMS Policies & Procedures and reporting any Minor/Major non-conformity to his immediate manager. 

Job Competencies and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil / Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum Experience: 3-8 years
• Background in Steel Structure or PEB is a must.
• Experience on ERP systems is preferable (SAP)
• Negotiation skills
• Communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Vendor management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of Dedication and Integrity

Civil Engineering