Procurement Manager

Job Description

Experience: 10 – 14 yrs. | Opening: 1
Education:Basic – Bachelor of Technology/Engineering, Diploma
Nationality: Any Nationality
Industry Type: Construction / Civil Engineering

We are looking for a Procurement Manager.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITY:

• Liaise with Commercial Manager/ Project Administrator and Project Director/Manager to ensure that Material Purchase Requisitions are properly issued, cost coded and authorized prior to initiating the Material Purchase Orders.

• Supervise and co-ordinate the procurement and distribution of all permanent and temporary works materials from reputable suppliers to subcontractors.

• Reviewing of Sub-Contract tenders, supply quotations including negotiation of prices and recommendation of awards.

• Finalising the terms and conditions of the sub-contract agreements and purchase orders, including the Price, Performance Bond, Advance Payments etc.

• Review and certification of Sub-Contractors, Suppliers and Consultants application for payment.

• Settlement of Sub-Contract final accounts including negotiation of variations and claims.

• Monitoring of major Sub-Contractors progress by value to identify implications to main contract programme.

• Support Project Directors/Project Managers/Commercial Managers on the evaluation of events giving rise to sub-contractors claim for extension of time or additional payment.

• Set-up the purchase order register to ensure that all materials procurement activities are properly cost coded and allocated to the appropriate budget items in the Bill of Quantities.

• To co-ordinate with the Project Warehouse/ Subcontractor on the Materials Purchase Orders and to ensure the materials are delivered in a timely manner in accordance with the Construction Programme requirements.

• Coordinate the reconciliation reports on purchases requested from store and deliveries made.

• Prepare weekly and monthly procurement reports.

• Implementation and maintenance of Suppliers and prices of all required materials database in accordance with the Project specifications.

• Supervise inventory control with Storekeepers for purchases, tansfers and replacement of tolls and consumables and spare parts.

• Acquaint section personnel and subordinate staff / all affected Project personnel with Procurement Procedures as required.

• Ensure necessary feedback to Commercial Manager/ Project Administrator and Project Director/ Manager when required.

• Maintain professional relationship with suppliers, subcontractors and other project staff.

• Ensure cost effective and timely procurement services are provided to achieve budgeted objectives.

• Other duties as directed.

Desired Candidate Profile

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Diploma or degree in engineering disciplines or equivalent.
• 10+ years relevant working experience with minimum 5 years of experience in similar role.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral.
• Proficient in Ms Office.

Preferred :
• Experience in construction industry.
• Proactive and resourceful.
• Proven track record of past performance.
• Able to work independently, with an ability to interact and build consensus among people.