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Job description / Role
Our client, a leading Facilities Management company is currently looking for a Procurement Assistant for a one-year contract position.
The Procurement Assistant is responsible to ensure procurement of the right quantity of right items of the right quality at the right price.
Key Job Responsibilities
• Identify vendors, including verifying credibility, and build relationships with them for the company.
• Identify high quality and competent maintenance and refurbishment contractors.
• Understand the current maintenance and construction material suppliers including market trends.
• Ensure that procurement is done based on forecast consumption and inventory levels.
• Conducting periodical supplier evaluations.
• To coordinate between operational departments for compiling of procurement requirements for materials/services and obtain prices from the market.
• To initiate, coordinate and facilitate RFQ/Tendering process in accordance with company policies.
• Compile quotations received for any major purchase or services and prepare a summary sheet for evaluation by the manager in charge.
• Negotiating with suppliers for optimum rates to procure quality materials – keep updated about current market rates for materials and services.
• Ensure that procurement is done according to the agreed policies and procedures and best practices.
• Ensure that the company always has robust supplier base and the relations are maintained to the highest standards
Requirements
Background, Experience and Attributes:
• Good knowledge of best procurement practices
• Good knowledge about the local market
• Good communication skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Good MS Office Skills
• Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position in UAE, preferably with a large organization in the construction or maintenance industry.
• Facilities Management Industry experience is highly desired, but not essential.
• Extensive knowledge of construction or maintenance contractors and material suppliers in the UAE
• Computer literate, with knowledge of any supply chain management system especially Great Plains will be advantageous.
• Good command over English language
• Valid UAE Driving License.
About the Company
Black Pearl is a human resources and recruitment agency that provides a holistic business and talent solution in a progressive, dynamic, and efficient way.
We pride ourselves as a unique black pearl and strive to delight our clients with a personalized partnership that helps them propel towards success.
Whether you need to find top talent, your next great job opportunity, or a consulting solution for managing your business, engaging employees, evolving your work culture, planning your people strategy, or resourcing challenges, we can help.