Procurement Manager

Job description / Role

Leading multinational construction company is looking for Procurement Engineer for its pipeline projects in KSA.

The Role & Responsibilities:
- Develops specification for procuring parts and equipment for EPC and construction projects.
- Analyzes technical data, MTO, drawings, preliminary specifications in framing specifications and float RFQ.
- Interacts with engineering manager to establish performance criteria and specifications.
- Investigate potential suppliers; evaluate supplier’s facilities to recommend preferred vendors/suppliers.
- Interacts with supplier representatives regarding specifications, costs, inspections and issues related to parts and equipment.
- Arranges and participates in meeting with suppliers and engineering department to facilitate material inspection, substitution, standardization, economical procurement of parts and equipment.
- Coordination with site engineers and planners in planning for materials.
- Coordination with estimation and tendering department for budgeting of materials.
- Preparation of materials submittals and RFQ packages from purchase requests, evaluation of bids received, preparation of PO, post-PO activities including NMR submittals, inspections, expediting the shipment etc.
- Maintain and implement construction Performa / budget for the project
- Negotiate pricing contracts with subcontractors and suppliers
- Create scopes of work
- Issue purchase orders for procurement and expedition of materials and equipment for jobs
- Meet subcontractors and suppliers on-site as necessary
- Ensure compliance to project budgets and provide analysis of deviations
- Ensure accurate takeoffs to ensure budgets are accurate
- Research new materials for design and cost savings
- Maintain subcontractor and supplier insurance policies
- Develop and implement new purchasing strategies to deliver ongoing cost reductions and process simplification
- Maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
- Establish new relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure adequate resources for all projects and to continually improve pricing and quality of work
- Assist in ensuring awareness and company compliance to all building codes and local construction guidelines
- Assist in maintaining company quality control program
- Leverage technology, safety measures, and information sharing to increase productivity and profitability
- Assist in settling invoice or contract dispute
- Handle change order requests
- Forecast upcoming demand
- Maintain sub/supplier information on company online management systems
- Manage materials/equipment inventory

Requirements

- Graduate Engineer / Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc.) in Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering.
- Working experience in buyer/procurement functions in EPC or construction companies, Good knowledge of procurement methods and procedures.
- Well versed in international standards such as API, ASTM, ASME, ANSI, etc.
- Well versed with Saudi Aramco standards and process flows in procurement for Saudi Aramco projects including MNMR requirements, inspection etc.
- Well versed in computer, including MS-Office and preferably ERP – procurements etc.
- Experience in international purchases, inco-terms, negotiation skills and excellent communication skills.
- Detailed planning and reporting activities related to procurement.
- Minimum 5 years of experience, preferable Pipeline Construction Company.

About the Company

Networkers is a global recruitment consultancy helping unite job-seekers and hiring companies across the technology industry. Since Networkers was established in 2000, the business has grown considerably and we have consistently proven our ability to connect the right people with the right roles in the right businesses around the world. What makes us unique is our ability to offer a local service on a global scale. From our 14 offices spanning across four continents, we are able to recruit in more than 130 countries.