Procurement Administrator

Role summary

Procurement responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement for civil construction projects and source suppliers, manufacturers, subcontractors, and service providers.
• Obtain and compare RFQs, quotations, and technical and commercial offers; negotiate prices, payment terms, schedules, and other conditions.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and subcontract or work orders.
• Procure cement, concrete, steel, masonry, finishing, plumbing, drainage, electrical and MEP materials, formwork, scaffolding, and consumables.
• Coordinate with project managers, quantity surveyors, engineers, storekeepers, and site teams on material needs.
• Review material requisitions and align procurement with project specifications and approved budgets.
• Follow up on supplier deliveries to project sites; maintain procurement records, databases, quotations, orders, delivery notes, and invoices.
• Monitor market prices for cost-saving opportunities and maintain relationships with local UAE suppliers.
• Coordinate invoices, payments, and supplier statements with Accounts/Finance; resolve delays, shortages, quality problems, and discrepancies.
• Ensure procurement complies with company policies and project requirements; support cost control and maintain documentation.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of procurement experience in the UAE, preferably with a civil construction or contracting company.
• Strong knowledge of UAE construction materials and supplier markets; experience sourcing construction materials and working with local suppliers.
• Good understanding of RFQs, quotation comparison, negotiation, purchase orders, delivery, and invoice processes.
• Experience with ERP or procurement systems; SAP, Oracle, or similar system knowledge is an advantage.
• Strong MS Excel, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Able to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.

Pay

• AED 4,500–5,000 per month.

Work location

• Work location is in person.