Job Overview
Alfanar is looking for a skilled and results-driven Procurement Engineer to join its procurement team, supporting purchasing, sourcing, supplier development, and contract management activities across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement operations, identifying reliable suppliers, negotiating competitive prices, evaluating quotations, and ensuring the timely delivery of materials, equipment, services, and other business requirements.
The role requires strong technical knowledge, commercial awareness, supplier management capabilities, and the ability to coordinate with engineering, quality, logistics, finance, and other business departments.
Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering and 4 to 6 years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
1. Supplier Development and Evaluation
Identify, evaluate, and develop qualified suppliers to meet organizational procurement requirements.
Monitor supplier performance based on cost competitiveness, product quality, delivery schedules, and service standards.
Conduct regular supplier evaluations and develop improvement plans to strengthen supplier performance.
Coordinate supplier prequalification activities and conduct supplier visits when required.
Work closely with commodity managers, business units, and quality teams to assess supplier capabilities.
Build and maintain strong business relationships with approved suppliers.
Identify opportunities to expand the supplier network and improve sourcing efficiency.
2. Strategic Sourcing and Contract Management
Execute sourcing and contracting activities in accordance with approved procurement strategies.
Identify suitable suppliers for materials, equipment, services, assets, MRO items, and general purchasing requirements.
Increase the number of contracted items with approved suppliers to secure competitive pricing and favorable commercial terms.
Negotiate supplier agreements covering pricing, payment conditions, delivery schedules, and product quality.
Ensure all sourcing and contracting activities comply with company policies, legal requirements, and contractual standards.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve purchasing efficiency.
3. Procurement and Purchasing Operations
Review purchase requests and understand technical specifications, material descriptions, quantities, units of measurement, and required delivery dates.
Coordinate with requesting departments and technical teams to clarify procurement requirements.
Manage RFQ, RFI, and other supplier quotation processes using approved and qualified supplier lists.
Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations based on technical compliance, pricing, quality, and delivery commitments.
Negotiate competitive purchasing conditions, including product prices, delivery schedules, Incoterms, and payment terms.
Ensure procurement decisions meet business requirements while maintaining cost efficiency and quality standards.
Coordinate with relevant departments to complete procurement activities within established timelines.
4. Material Specifications and Technical Evaluation
Review material specifications and identify suitable alternatives based on market availability and technical requirements.
Coordinate with engineering and technical teams to evaluate alternative materials and product specifications.
Compare supplier quotations using approved comparison methods and total landed cost calculations.
Evaluate supplier offers based on technical compliance, commercial value, delivery conditions, and quality standards.
Recommend suitable suppliers in coordination with relevant technical teams and requesting departments.
Ensure selected materials and products meet approved specifications and operational requirements.
5. Purchase Order Management
Prepare and issue purchase orders to selected suppliers through the company’s procurement system.
Ensure purchase orders contain all required supporting documents, including quotations, technical specifications, and supplier communications.
Follow the established purchase order approval matrix and obtain the necessary management approvals.
Send approved purchase orders to suppliers and obtain formal order acknowledgements.
Monitor supplier commitments and follow up on purchase order delivery schedules.
Coordinate with suppliers, inbound logistics, stores, and relevant departments to ensure timely material delivery.
Track outstanding purchase orders until materials are received and procurement transactions are completed.
Coordinate with finance teams to support supplier payment and order closure processes.
6. Vendor Management and Procurement Coordination
Coordinate sourcing, supplier development, supplier evaluation, and contracting activities with relevant commodity managers.
Maintain accurate and updated supplier master records and vendor information.
Monitor supplier delivery and quality performance and address procurement-related issues.
Manage non-conformance processes involving rejected or defective supplied materials.
Coordinate corrective and preventive actions with quality, warehouse, finance, and other relevant departments.
Maintain effective communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth procurement operations.
General Responsibilities
Operational Performance and Delivery
Execute planned procurement activities according to operational targets and delivery schedules.
Ensure efficient utilization of resources while maintaining cost and time efficiency.
Prepare periodic procurement reports highlighting progress, performance, and deviations from planned activities.
Support departmental objectives through effective procurement planning and execution.
Problem-Solving
Identify and resolve procurement-related issues, supplier delays, and purchasing discrepancies.
Coordinate with internal departments and suppliers to implement appropriate solutions.
Escalate complex operational and supplier-related issues to management when necessary.
Quality Management
Ensure procured materials, equipment, and services meet approved quality requirements.
Follow established supplier quality evaluation and procurement control procedures.
Support continuous improvement in supplier performance and purchasing processes.
Business Process Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management procedures.
Support procurement automation and effective utilization of business systems.
Follow established policies, procedures, and procurement work instructions.
Health, Safety and Compliance
Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and applicable legal requirements.
Follow relevant health, safety, environmental, and quality management procedures.
Ensure purchased materials and services meet applicable safety and regulatory requirements.
Academic Qualifications
– Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
Work Experience
4 to 6 years of relevant professional experience.
Experience in procurement, purchasing, strategic sourcing, supplier management, or contract administration is preferred.
Experience handling engineering materials, industrial equipment, MRO supplies, and technical procurement requirements is advantageous.