Procurement Purchaser

The position is of a Purchaser to support the procurement of permanent construction materials for our building projects in the UAE. The position involves reviewing technical material requirements, coordinating with suppliers and project teams, and managing purchasing activities from enquiry through to delivery. A good understanding of construction materials, drawings and specifications is essential, as the position requires both technical assessment and commercial purchasing skills. Key Responsibilities: - Manage the purchasing of permanent construction materials in line with project requirements and schedules. - Review material requisitions, drawings, specifications, BOQs and approved material submittals to establish purchasing requirements. - Prepare and issue RFQs, obtain supplier quotations and evaluate offers based on technical compliance, pricing and delivery conditions. - Conduct preliminary technical assessments of proposed materials and identify deviations from project specifications. - Prepare quotation comparisons, purchasing recommendations and purchase orders. - Negotiate pricing, payment terms and delivery schedules with suppliers. - Coordinate with Engineering, QA/QC, Logistics and project teams on material approvals and delivery requirements. - Follow up on purchase orders, monitor delivery schedules and resolve supply-related issues. - Maintain purchasing records, supplier information and material tracking reports. - Identify alternative suppliers and cost-saving opportunities while maintaining technical and quality requirements. Key Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree or diploma in a relevant technical discipline, such as Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, Quantity Surveying or Supply Chain Management. - 5–10 years of purchasing experience within the building construction industry. - Experience working with a main contractor in the UAE or GCC is strongly preferred. - Proven experience purchasing permanent construction materials for building projects. - Good knowledge of structural, architectural and finishing materials. - Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, BOQs and material submittals. - Experience in RFQ preparation, supplier quotation comparisons, technical assessments and purchase order processing. - Familiarity with UAE construction material suppliers and manufacturers. - Strong negotiation, coordination and follow-up skills. - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement/ERP systems such as SAP, iTWO, Oracle or equivalent.