Procurement Engineer

Job description / Role

We are looking for Procurement Engineers oversee the purchasing of technical goods and services for an industrial operation. He should have very detailed knowledge of the equipment, materials and supplies used in the industry, and are able to identify, evaluate suppliers and negotiate purchase agreements and preparing reports (e.g. on orders and costs.), as well as maintain the inventory of supplies. For this role, you should have good knowledge of market research, along with solid analytical skills to make sure you’re identifying the most profitable offers. Plus, the role requires outsourcing of good subcontractors and rented labours, in where you need to follow up with them on daily basis until the job is completed. Ultimately, you’ll create and maintain good relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors to ensure merchandise is high quality and delivered on time.

Responsibilities:

• Research potential vendors.
• Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers.
• Negotiate contract terms of agreement and pricing
• Coordinating with operational procurement and production planning team
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery.
• Review quality of purchased products.
• Enter order details (e.g. vendors, quantities, prices) into internal databases.
• Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices.
• Managing supplier performance in terms of quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analyses.
• Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed.
• Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage.
• Attend trade shows and exhibitions to stay up to date with industry trends

Department/Functional Area:

• Buying / Purchase / Procurement / Vendor Management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in engineering (Civil/Mechanical/ Architectural/other)
• Experience in an engineering, procurement and operations
• Experience in dealing with suppliers & sub-contractors
• Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating and liaising with vendors)
• Detail-oriented and driven
• Understanding of supply chain procedures.
• Solid analytical skills, with the ability to create financial reports and conduct cost analyses
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with personal computers and networking, specifically Microsoft Excel
• Ability to analyse bills of material and drawings to understand key requirements.
• Knowledge and direct experience in negotiating contracts and quotations with Contract Manufacturers and Suppliers
• Ability to identify cost reduction opportunities

About the Company

STYRO Insulation Mat. Ind. L.L.C was founded in 2000, producing and installing complete Expanded Polystyrene Solutions in the UAE and MENA region. It is therefore considered the number one EPS manufacturer in the region as the market leader and main supplier of all EPS products.

STYRO is present heavily all over the UAE and Oman and GCC with plans to expand further in the region to reach all MENA region. We currently run two plants with a total surface area of 44,000 m^2, where approximately 250 technicians and workers are employed full time. We have a strong focused vision on sustainable growth and constant stability. We are achieving that by improving our business with continuous technical research and support through our Customer Service and R&D teams.

Our hand-picked staff ranges between engineers, experienced sales executives, vibrant marketing team and best customer service representatives who are all focused on satisfying our client's needs and provide the best pre/post-sales service experience possible to our valued customers.