Al Serh Al Kabeer Construction
Looking for Purchasing Manager with UAE experience in Construction – Arab National only
WhatsApp at +971 54 7910888.
1. Role Objective:
To develop and maintain a good network of suppliers and subcontractors for the company in line with the company’s market and growth strategy. To develop and maintain systems and procedures for the qualification of good suppliers and subcontractors. To ensure the procurement of materials in line with the jobs’ budget, time and quality constraints, and cash flow conditions. To research the market for creative solutions that reduce manpower requirements, cost, and/or time for completing jobs.
2. Detailed Roles & Responsibilities:
STRATEGIC
1) Develops and continuously maintain strategic alliances with local and foreign suppliers/subcontractors for yearly bulk purchases.
2) Participates actively in the leadership of the Business Unit and acts as an advisor to the General Manager/Operations Manager on Procurement and Subcontracts related issues.
3) Attends Business Unit Senior Management meetings and project reviews.
4) Introduces/develops/assures the implementation of procedures, methods, and policies to reduce cost and enhance productivity and efficiency of the Procurement and Subcontracts Department.
5) Responsible for developing and continuously maintaining a supplier/subcontractor performance evaluation system that incorporates input from Procurement,Construction, Cost Control, and Accounts.
6) Ensures procurement technical library with the relevant supplier/subcontractor brochures and catalogs is being updated regularly by his subordinates.
7) Assists in improving the material procurement database.
8) Advises Business Development and Estimation on updated material costs.
OPERATIONAL
1) Ensures the usage of the standard Subcontract Agreement Form and amends it as needed with guidance from Contracts Advisor.
2) Reviews Contract Documents to become thoroughly acquainted with exact requirements and specifications.
3) Assists Construction Team, Planning and Cost Control in developing the Job Budget and schedules.
4) Reviews and Approve Material Log and the Subcontractor’s Log prepared by Procurement Engineer/Officer.
5) Reviews subcontractor proposals in coordination with Construction to ensure the scope of work and commercial requirements are is in line with job scope and requirements.
6) Leads Procurement and Subcontracts Division to maximize the savings on the budget and plan by negotiating with supplier/subcontractor prices, delivery terms, contracts, and payment terms and conditions.
7) Assists Construction with obtaining client/consultant approvals on major materials/sub contractors when needed.
8) Coordinates with the Finance and Accounts Department and Project Team on enhancing the payment terms of the suppliers and subcontractors and defer payments as needed for a better company cash flow.
9) Attends site meetings as needed to coordinate procurement requirements.
10) Responsible for approving all Material Requests and Local Purchase Orders.
11) Reviews and approves comparison sheets of subcontractors prepared by Procurement Engineer/s. Negotiate/cross-check to get the best prices and payment terms from the market.
12) Reviews and discuss the subcontractor’s evaluation report with Construction Team upon completion of each job.
13) Responsible for the Procurement section of the End of Job Report.