Purchase Officer
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Unitek General Contracting LLC seeks a Purchase Officer with 2-3 years of UAE construction procurement experience. The role involves sourcing materials, negotiating with suppliers, and managing vendor relationships to ensure timely project delivery.
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Responsibilities
- Source and procure construction materials, equipment, tools, and services in accordance with project requirements
- Obtain quotations from multiple suppliers and conduct comparative analysis to ensure cost effective purchasing
- Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contractual conditions with suppliers
- Issue Purchase Orders (POs) and monitor the procurement process until delivery
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new suppliers and vendors
- Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, stores, and accounts departments to ensure timely material availability
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with store department to avoid material shortages
- Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, pricing, delivery, and service
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures
- Maintain procurement records, supplier databases, and documentation for audit purposes
- Resolve supplier related issues, delivery delays, and material discrepancies
- Stay updated on market trends, pricing, and new suppliers within the UAE construction industry
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
- 2 3 years of UAE experience as a Purchase Officer in construction or contracting industry
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Proven experience in supplier sourcing and vendor management
- Good knowledge of construction materials, procurement procedures, and local UAE market
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and ERP/Procurement software
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple procurement requests simultaneously
- UAE Driving License is preferred
- Immediate joiners or candidates with short notice period preferred
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Job Summary
- Unitek General Contracting LLC is seeking a proactive and detail oriented Purchase Officer with experience in the UAE construction industry.
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing construction materials, negotiating with suppliers, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring timely procurement of materials and services for ongoing projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Source and procure construction materials, equipment, tools, and services in accordance with project requirements.
- Obtain quotations from multiple suppliers and conduct comparative analysis to ensure cost effective purchasing.
- Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contractual conditions with suppliers.
- Issue Purchase Orders (POs) and monitor the procurement process until delivery.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new suppliers and vendors.
- Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, stores, and accounts departments to ensure timely material availability.
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with the store department to avoid material shortages.
- Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, pricing, delivery, and service.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures.
- Maintain procurement records, supplier databases, and documentation for audit purposes.
- Resolve supplier related issues, delivery delays, and material discrepancies.
- Stay updated on market trends, pricing, and new suppliers within the UAE construction industry.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- 2–3 years of UAE experience as a Purchase Officer in the construction or contracting industry.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Proven experience in supplier sourcing and vendor management.
- Good knowledge of construction materials, procurement procedures, and local UAE market.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and ERP/Procurement software.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple procurement requests simultaneously.
- UAE Driving License is preferred.
- Immediate joiners or candidates with a short notice period will be preferred.
Preferred Skills
- Excellent analytical and decision making abilities.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to build long term relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
- Commercial awareness and cost optimization mindset.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package.
- Career growth opportunities.
- Professional and collaborative work environment.
Pay
- AED 4,000.00 AED 5,500.00 per month
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