• Key ResponsibilitiesDeveloping procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
• Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships.
• Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.
• Approving purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services.
• Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company.
• Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients.
• Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
• Overseeing and managing the systems that track shipments, inventory, and the supply of materials.
• Preparing procurement reports.

• Required EducationBachelor’s degree in business administration or similar category.

Required Experience & LicensesAn experienced Procurement Manager in the construction field for both Civil and MEP.

• Required Skills & KnowledgeKnowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in reading the market
• Talent in negotiations and networking
• Good knowledge of using supply chain management software and tools (SAP, Candy Application or similar)
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data
• Management and leadership skills
• In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access)
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills