Sr. Purchaser

A**bout AMANA**

Group AMANA is in constant forward motion. Over decades of growth, we have adopted intelligent solutions that improve the way we build, making AMANA a regional leader in the industry today. We have gone beyond conventional construction by championing intelligent solutions that improve the way we build.

We are the region’s trusted design-build company, specializing in industrial construction for over three decades. Our reputation is built on our ability to provide turn-key solutions for fast-track projects, repeatedly.

We are a human-centric organization, promoting learning and development opportunities for all employees to thrive in dynamic markets. By investing in our people’s continued growth and learning, we challenge and change how we build together - people and business.

**Role Objective**:
To process material requisitions and purchaser orders in a professional, timely and cost effective manner. To negotiate with suppliers and obtain the best conditions related to the cost, delivery time, quality and payment terms of the orders.

**Roles & Responsibilities**:

- Conducts market visits and trade shows to increase his market network and awareness.
- Suggests and provides data to Procurement Engineer/s for new products to be included in Amana Product Catalog.
- Sends Request for Quotation (RFQ) to suppliers and subcontractors.
- Collects responses to Request for Quotation (RFQ and quotations.
- Reviews and pre-approves all Local Purchase Orders prepared by Purchaser or Purchase Assistant.
- Assists Procurement Engineer/s in achieving target dates of procurement activities of daily required items at site (such as concrete, substructure, rebar etc.).
- Receives approved Material Requisition Forms from Cost Control and prepares the required Local Purchase Orders (LPO) for signature.
- Supports Construction team to ensure timely delivery of materials and to verify qualifications, specifications, and supplier/subcontractor performance.
- Supports Procurement Engineer/Officer in providing material samples, brochures, and technical data from local suppliers
- Takes immediate action upon receiving complaints from Project Managers regarding material quality and delivery schedule.
- Continuously surveys market for the latest prices of commodity items (e.g. wood, steel, cement, and block work, concrete).
- Coordinates with Finance Department on the payments to suppliers and subcontractors.
- Maintains and updates the technical library with the relevant supplier/subcontractor brochures and catalogs.
- Verifies newly appointed Supplier/Subcontractor’s pre-qualification, specifications and performance.

**Qualifications**:

- Diploma in Business Management
- Minimum of 6 years procurement in plant and logistics in construction field

Application Question(s):

- Years of experience in procurement in plant and logistics in construction
- Salary Expectation