Purchasing Officer

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1. Review Purchase Requests (PRs), and allocate the requested items from the existing warehouse inventory; in order to ensure availability in stock. 2. Maintain ongoing communication with the warehouse team to ensure that existing materials are excluded from future purchase orders. 3. Conduct comprehensive surveys to identify potential market suppliers for unavailable items and bulk orders; to address shortages in inventory and fulfil purchase requests. 4. Contact suppliers to get price quotations and proposals and negotiate prices for the needed items and equipment, clarified through Purchase Requests (PRs), to obtain optimal deals. 5. Evaluate suppliers' offers based on factors such as quality, price, payment terms, and delivery time; ensuring the procurement of materials at the most cost-effective rates without compromising on quality. 6. Prepare and process purchase orders (POs) in a timely manner, and address any issues that may arise. 7. Conduct daily follow-ups on both sent and received Purchase Requests (PR) and Purchase Orders (POs) to ensure timely processing. 8. Liaise with engineers to obtain precise specifications of the required items, to ensure a precise and technically efficient procurement process. 9. Communicate with suppliers frequently to obtain new price lists, whenever relevant, to remain updated about prices of materials and suppliers in the market. 10. Coordinate effectively with the logistics department to request transportation of materials from suppliers to warehouses and sites. 11. Follow up with representatives involved in the receipt and delivery of required materials. 12. Follow up with suppliers who may be required to provide a certificate of compliance with specifications, if necessary. Bachelor of Engineering or Business Administration. 3-5 years of experience in the same field is a must UAE Experience is a must