Purchaser

Every employee at Al Rostamani Group plays a role in making a real difference to the business and our customers. We care for our employees by offering them meaningful and purposeful work and an opportunity to grow, learn, contribute and succeed. Today, the Al Rostamani Group has come a long way since its birth in 1957. Our group has grown steadfastly with the guiding principles of Commitment, Care & Vision, alongside a strong sense of active involvement in the community. We are a well-diversified group, with a key presence in industries such as General Trading, Automobiles and Heavy Equipment, Travel, Foreign Exchange, Financial Services, Property Management, Construction, Infrastructure Development and Information Technology Services. Our Group employs approximately 2000 people from 41 different nationalities, which contributes to our multicultural and multi-national environment.

Emirates Electrical Engineering is a specialized business platform that provides comprehensive turnkey solutions combining development, financing, construction and operation of solar rooftops for commercial and industrial building in the UAE, also a responsive and flexible organization dedicated for the design and construction of turnkey electrical power projects such as High Voltage Substations, Cable Networks and Transmission Lines.

Job Purpose

The incumbent is responsible to study and understand the requisition of materials from the various jobs/contracts, source for ideal suppliers, negotiate the optimum prices and manage appropriate logistics for delivery. He will effectively manage the inventory levels as per the prescribed norms.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the superior in procuring Materials, Equipment’s, Equipment hire, Labour Hire, Subcontracts and Services to the job site according to the company's purchasing policies and procedures
• Obtain and review quotes from Suppliers, and make recommendations to the Senior Officer Purchase.
• Place orders with Suppliers and ensure timely delivery of Materials, Equipment’s, Equipment hire, Labour Hire, Subcontracts and Services to the job site
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of purchases and inventory
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure timely delivery and quality of products
• Work closely with Divisional Managers, Project Managers, Site Managers and other team members so as to understand the material / service requirements in order procure the same as per the site requirements
• Identify potential cost savings opportunities and report them to the superiors
• Ensure compliance with all specification and quantities required for the project including regulatory and legal requirements
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors in order to improve purchase experience
• Continuously evaluate and improve the procurement process to increase efficiency and reduce costs
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Officer Purchase / Management

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Graduation preferably in Commerce / Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• Supply chain certification would be a plus

Experience

• 5 years of experience in Project materials purchase in an Electrical Contracting Company – Dealing in High Voltage, Low Voltage, Solar, Energy Savings etc.
• Proficient in ERP – MM Module, SAP would be plus.

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel & MS Office
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of construction materials, equipment, and supply chain management
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively

At Al Rostamani Group, we seek talented people who work hard to achieve great things. We consider not only your skills and experience, but also your passion for the role, your desire to learn and how well you align with our core values of care, commitment and vision. If this position represents an opportunity you wish to pursue, we invite you to apply.