Procurement Specialist

Overview

The Procurement Engineer plays a crucial role in sourcing, assessing, and acquiring technical materials, equipment, and services essential for projects and ongoing operations. This position requires active collaboration with engineering, project management, and finance departments to achieve cost-efficient procurement that aligns with technical requirements, quality benchmarks, and delivery timelines.

Key Duties

• Analyze engineering blueprints, technical specifications, and bills of quantities to determine procurement needs.
• Identify and assess suppliers based on compliance with technical standards, quality, cost-effectiveness, and delivery reliability.
• Create and dispatch Requests for Quotations, Proposals, and Information to prospective vendors.
• Conduct thorough evaluations of technical and commercial proposals and participate in bid assessments.
• Conduct negotiations related to pricing, delivery schedules, and contractual terms with suppliers.
• Issue purchase orders and track confirmation, production progress, and delivery timelines.
• Liaise with engineering and quality assurance teams to verify conformity of materials with project expectations and standards.
• Oversee supplier performance and address procurement challenges such as delays or discrepancies.
• Ensure adherence to internal procurement policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines.
• Maintain comprehensive procurement documentation, records, and reports.

Qualifications

• Holder of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering disciplines such as Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or a related area.
• Demonstrated experience in procurement engineering or a comparable role focused on technical purchasing.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering materials, equipment, and their specifications.
• Strong negotiation capabilities paired with effective communication skills.
• Competent in analyzing both technical and financial data pertinent to procurement.
• Experienced in using ERP software and Microsoft Office tools proficiently.
• Proficient in English for both written and verbal communication.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail
• Expertise in vendor relationship management
• Ability to perform cost analysis and budgeting
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills
• Proven ability to cooperate across teams and functions