Senior Procurement Officer

Job Summary

The Senior Procurement Officer is responsible to oversee and manage the procurement process, ensuring the timely acquisition of goods and services at the best possible value. They negotiate contracts with suppliers and monitor supplier performance to optimize costs and quality. Additionally, Senior Procurement Officers play a key role in maintaining compliance with procurement policies and regulations while contributing to the organization's overall efficiency and profitability.

Job Responsibilities 1

• Responsible for the procurement of construction Materials, services, Equipment’s, office and project-based requirement.
• Responsible to obtain competitive bids/quotations for all major and bulk purchases and produce bid comparison statement summary through ERP (SAP ARIBA) system for the approval of the Authority.
• Ensure accountability, transparency and internal control procedure in procurement process in the light of company’s procurement policies and procedures.
• Responsible to verify the Purchase Requisition from stores with project site team.
• Ensure that procurement plan/log is kept updated and submitted to line manager weekly/ fortnightly.
• Negotiation with respective vendors on payments terms from time to time for the benefit of company.
• Vendors management and registration in SAP system.
• Close coordination with Project team to get proper package of work to float RFQs/RFPs.
• Follow up for timely delivery of material, and vendors payments.
• Update of Vendors performance.

Job Responsibilities 2

Additional Responsibilities 3

Job Knowledge & Skills

Thorough understanding of procurement principles, processes, and regulations to effectively manage the procurement function.

Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and pricing agreements with suppliers, maximizing value for the organization.

Excellent analytical abilities to assess supplier proposals, evaluate contract terms, and make informed procurement decisions.

Proficiency in procurement software and systems to streamline procurement processes, track purchases, and generate reports.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, resolving issues and ensuring smooth procurement operations.

ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience

Minimum 5 year(s) working experience, 3 year(s) relevant working experience, 2 year (s) GCC is a plus

Competencies

Education