Summary
Archirodon Group is seeking a Procurement Officer for one of its EPC projects in the UAE. The role covers procurement through ERP, demand forecasting, vendor negotiations, RFQs, offer comparisons, awards, and administration of project supplies, services, and subcontracts. Candidates need at least five years of similar experience, including construction-sector procurement and knowledge of procurement contracts, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office. English fluency is required; salary and benefits are described as competitive, with no amount stated.
The posting
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Company Description
Archirodon, having earned its reputation as a reliable and respected international contractor for more than a half century in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) market, continues to create value to its stakeholders by executing complex EPC projects worldwide, in recognition of its superior standards of performance.
We have an outstanding record in completing major Marine, Infrastructure, Energy and Defense & Security projects around the globe and we pride ourselves on delivering over the years the kind of reliability and trust that the client has the right to expect from a major EPC contractor.
We are constantly growing and are currently looking for a Procurement Officer to join a top qualified and knowledgeable team of Supply Chain Management in one of our projects in UAE. In this role, you will be involved in impactful mega international EPC projects, and you will have the opportunity to grow within a world class team.
Join our worldwide journey. Build on something that matters!
Job Description
What you will need to do:
- Deal with the procurement needs of the organization placed by the Department via ERP
- Work with other Departments to forecast demand - evaluate inventory levels
- Negotiate directly with vendors to get the best possible commercial terms.
- The right Senior Procurement Officer will initiate RFQ’s, compare offers, award, and administer/expedite project supply, services, and subcontracts to suppliers-subcontractors and service providers
- Use cost management to identify areas of potential cost reduction and analyze the impact of pricing changes for goods -subcontracts and services
- Build relationships with vendors and manage their performance
- Conduct routine vendor business reviews, evaluating vendor performance and compliance
Qualifications
- Supply Chain, Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical discipline), or Finance studies
- At least five (5) years of working experience in a similar position
- Experience in the Construction sector is necessary
- Understanding and professional experience with Procurement contracts
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced skills with Microsoft Office and ERP systems
- Excellent negotiation and consulting skills
- Local market knowledge and experience in procurement direct/indirect material & services and sub-contracts.
- Fluency in English
What it is nice to have:
- Previous experience in construction industry in buildings projects or renewable energy projects
- International procurement experience or market knowledge
- Experience in the Oil & Gas field
You are someone who:
- Is confident of your abilities and you like to present new problem-solving ideas
- Can work with minimum supervision and you are eager to develop and get exposed to new things every day!
- Can prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
- Is a true team member
- Enjoys challenge, working with different cultures and travelling!
- Is resourceful and ownership taker
- Pays extreme attention to detail
Additional Information
Competitive salary and benefits are part of the offering, yet the real joy comes from being a member of smart and passionate teams, within an international leading EPC Group on a mission that matters. We create mega construction projects - literally around the globe - with meaningful impact on the local communities for the years to come. At Archirodon, you will find a proud, productive and human-centric culture, caring for and building on our people and their development!
Please note that you will be contacted only in case you are shortlisted for an interview. In the meantime, do not hesitate to stay in touch and keep monitoring our open vacancies and our LinkedIn page! Depending on the nature of the position and its associated compliance risk level, a background check on your profile may be carried out.
Rest assured that your application will be treated with strict confidentiality and under all applicable data privacy regulations.