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Job Description

Our client is a well-established engineering organization specializing in industrial products and services for the oil and gas; industrial, energy, chemicals and process industries.

We are recruiting a UAE experienced mechanical procurement engineer to join their Jebel Ali head office.

The role is responsible for the procurement of engineering materials and services – RFQ-to-order cycle management – source and evaluate suppliers, vendor negotiation to deliver value and reduce costs.

Role Summary

• Source and evaluate vendors and contractors based on quality, price and speed of delivery.
  
• Initial preparation and issuance of Request for Quotations (RFQs) for a wide array of products, materials and services.
  
• Commercial review of vendors’ pre-qualification & approval process.
  
• Review quotations, negotiate prices and provide a cost-benefit analysis to drive cost savings.
  
• Procure equipment, materials and services compliant with project specifications and requirements within approved budgeted costs and time scales.
  
• Proactively follow up with placed orders, shipment schedules and deliveries, customs clearance, verify delivery and approve payments.
  
• Maintain an accurate database of suppliers; conduct regular performance reviews and audits of suppliers to assess supplier performance, including timely delivery and quality and resolving non-conformances to drive continuous improvements.
  
• Assist with production planning, inventory control and inventory management of raw materials.
  
• Review and assist with purchase order or invoice discrepancies to resolve pricing, quantity and unit of measure issues to ensure payment within terms for all vendors.
  

Mandatory Skills & Experience

• 4 – 5 years’ UAE experience in mechanical engineering procurement and vendor sourcing with proficiency in sourcing vendors and negotiating contract terms and conditions.
  
• UAE procurement experience of plant equipment, including structural steel, piping, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, rotating equipment, filtration systems, power generation and transmission systems is mandatory.
  
• Strong commercial and financial acumen to leverage spend and drive supplier performance and competitiveness.
  
• Ability to understand technical and commercial requirements.
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree is mandatory.
  
• CIPS certification is an advantage.
  

Candidate Profile

• Currently living in the United Arab Emirates – must be able to live and work in Dubai.
  
• Fluent in English – must be able to read, write and speak English.
  
• Smart appearance with excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
  
• Ability to build relationships with vendors and articulate requirements.