Senior Procurement Engineer

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Ghobash Group. For almost 20 years, we have made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of our main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector. We have the expertise to carry out full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and bring our intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through our localized services.

Day to day responsibilities:

• Responsible for fully computerized and ERP procurement. Screening of requisitions material procurement receipts, physical inspection, stacking, maintaining minimum and maximum level of critical and fast-moving items, maintaining all procurement documents.
• Interfacing with cross functional departments for budgeting and planning the funds for procurement and sourcing of materials for ensuring optimum utilization of materials; securing maximum cost savings and meeting anticipatory orders for monthly operation.
• Processing the requisition and purchase orders for supplies and equipment; following-up for payments and receivables.
• Participating in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials; developing, implementing purchasing and contract management instructions, policies and procedures.
• Carrying out order planning, price negotiations and coordinating with suppliers.
• Organize and develop RFP and RFQ documentation according to established policies and procedures and ensure organization requirements are captured effectively.
• Liaise and coordinate with suppliers by collecting and providing all required information to ensure contractual terms and conditions are met.
• Materials management, purchase order work based on Oracle and online Purchase Order is prepared in the Oracle System, reconciliation vendor statement with system and manual. Stock verification, analysis of vendor performance and price variance and purchase related.
• Monitor and analyze new products and suppliers in the marketplace to suggest new initiative to increase cost efficiency.
• Collect and analyze data to ensure continuous tracking of relevant KPI’s and achieve targets.
• Assisted the accounts department and prepared the billing documents.
• 100% compliance of internal and external audit and close all observation and non-conformance on time.

Logistic and Supply Chain Management

• Devising efficient logistics management system to ensure delivery of the goods / shipments as per committed timelines and cost.
• Preparing MIS reports of inward / outward logistics and apprising top management and users of routine inventory management activities; assisting in framing of costing and proposal for logistic solution.
• Developing long-term partnerships with suppliers; managing day-to-day supplier performance to ensure meeting of services, cost, delivery and quality norms; coordinating with suppliers for new product development and implementation.
• Negotiating shipment terms, coordinating and tracking shipment clearance, duty exemption and documentation for FTA submission.

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Mechanical) with experience (03-04 years) in procurement for MEP project in the building construction or industrial facilities.

  Experience Requirements:

• Experience level: 03-04 years.
• 02 years or more experience UAE or Middle East
• Minimum 02 years as Procurement or Buyer in similar business or industry
• HSE compliance and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

   Skills & Professional Requirements:

• Good at Networking, Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Superior Organisational Skills, Good Negotiator, Financial Analysis Skills, Understanding of Supply Chain Management Procedures, Logistics Skills, Strategic Planning Abilities.
• Knowledge of Supply Management Software (Database Management, Inventory Management, Financial Analysis, Procurement, Project Management, and Enterprise Resource Planning, and General Office Programs), ERP solutions; Oracle, SAP.

Attributes and Behaviours;

• Strong working knowledge from Principals/OEM’s/Manufacturer or with distributors
• Experience and knowledge of global shipping and logistics management and INCO terms.
• Experience with ERP solutions; Oracle, SAP
• Strong Demand Planning & Forecasting experience.
• Proven working experience as Senior Buyer or Procurement Officer.
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market.
• Excellent personality with strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft office products, specifically Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Ability to prepare negotiation strategies / techniques and participate / lead negotiations.
• Good knowledge of project procurement execution (start to finish)
• Good knowledge of Oil and Gas supply chain or related supply chain