Procurement construction Engineer

1. Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management:

• Market Research: Conduct extensive market research to identify potential suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers for various construction materials, equipment, and specialized services. Stay updated on market trends, pricing, and new technologies.
• Supplier Qualification & Evaluation: Develop and implement rigorous criteria for evaluating and qualifying new suppliers. Assess their capabilities, quality standards, financial stability, reliability, and past performance.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors. Foster partnerships to ensure consistent quality, timely delivery, and potential for cost savings.
• Supplier Performance Monitoring: Regularly monitor and evaluate supplier performance based on criteria such as on-time delivery, quality of goods/services, responsiveness, and adherence to contractual terms. Address and resolve any performance issues.

2. Technical Understanding & Specification Compliance:

• Requirements Analysis: Collaborate closely with the project team (technical office, engineering, project managers, quality control) to fully understand the technical specifications, quantity requirements, and quality standards for all procured items.
• Technical Evaluation of Bids: Work with technical teams to technically evaluate supplier proposals, ensuring that proposed materials and equipment meet the required specifications and performance criteria.
• Value Engineering: Identify opportunities for value engineering in collaboration with engineering and design teams to optimize material selection, reduce costs, and improve efficiency without compromising quality or safety.

3. Negotiation & Contract Management:

• Request for Quotation (RFQ)/Tender Preparation: Prepare and issue detailed RFQs or tender documents to pre-qualified suppliers, clearly outlining technical specifications, quantities, delivery schedules, and commercial terms.
• Bid Analysis & Comparison: Receive, analyze, and compare technical and commercial offers from various suppliers. Prepare detailed comparison reports to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Price & Terms Negotiation: Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure the best possible prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and other contractual clauses, ensuring cost-effectiveness and favorable terms for the company.
• Contract Drafting & Review: Assist in drafting and reviewing purchase orders (POs) and contracts with suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring all agreed-upon terms, conditions, and specifications are accurately reflected and legally sound.
• Contract Administration: Administer contracts throughout their lifecycle, ensuring compliance from both the company and the supplier's side. Manage variations, claims, and disputes that may arise.

4. Cost Control & Budget Adherence:

• Cost Optimization: Proactively seek opportunities for cost reduction through bulk purchasing, alternative sourcing, negotiation strategies, and continuous market analysis.
• Budget Adherence: Ensure all procurement activities remain within the allocated project budgets. Track expenditures and report any variances to relevant stakeholders.

5. Logistics & Expediting:

• Order Placement & Tracking: Place purchase orders accurately and efficiently. Track the status of orders, from manufacturing/preparation to shipment and delivery to the project site.
• Expediting: Proactively expedite deliveries to ensure materials and equipment arrive on-site according to the project schedule, minimizing delays and maintaining project progress.
• Inventory Management (Indirectly): Coordinate with site teams and warehouses to optimize inventory levels, minimizing overstocking or stockouts.

6. Documentation & Reporting:

• Record Keeping: Maintain comprehensive and organized records of all procurement activities, including RFQs, bids, comparison sheets, purchase orders, contracts, delivery notes, and supplier communications.
• Reporting: Prepare regular procurement reports, including cost savings achieved, supplier performance metrics, procurement lead times, and potential risks, for management review.

7. Compliance & Ethics:

• Policy Adherence: Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay informed about relevant industry regulations, import/export requirements, and legal frameworks related to procurement.