AE - Procurement Specialist

About 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 Description

To carefully study the job technical requirements / specifications and recommend the most suitable materials and subcontractors that satisfies the jobs’ cost, time and quality constraints. To develop and maintain technical library for the company that includes technical material for approved suppliers and subcontractors.

Role Responsibilities:

• Conducts market visit and trade shows to increase his market network and awareness. 
• Develops, maintains and updates the technical library with the relevant supplier/subcontractor brochures and catalogs. 
• Introduces new subcontractors from market who shall offer best prices, quality and payment terms. 
• Responsible for the material procurement database. 
• Responsible for the development and prequalification of sub-contractors and vendors 
• Generates the required material and subcontractor logs to meet the Procurement plan to the approval of Procurement & Subcontracts Manager. 
• Sends Request for Quotation (RFQ) for material and subcontract work to meet projects schedule received from Planning. 
• Collects responses to RFQ and quotations for material and subcontract work and upload them in share-point module. 
• Prepares comparison sheets for technical, prices, schedule and budget evaluation and obtains approval from Procurement and Subcontracts Manager and uploads them in share-point module.
• Upgrades sub-contractor and material logs for site, consultant and planning for their progress report. 
• Responsible for providing material samples to site for client / consultant approval.   
• Reviews and initial Local Purchase Orders made by Purchaser/s. 
• Supports Construction team for timely delivery of materials, technical issues and payments issues (if any). 
• Ensures purchased items are complied with projects requirements and specifications. 
• Prepares Letter of Intent, Letter of Acceptance and Subcontract Agreements in coordination with Sr. Procurement Engineer/Officer. 
• Reviews and oversees technical evaluations, compliance assessments, and scope matrices for major subcontractors to ensure alignment with procurement requirements and project objectives.
• Discusses vendors from approved vendor list with Sr. Procurement Engineer/Officer and Procurement and Subcontracts Manager prior to release any major Request For Quotation. 
• Attends Procurement Department internal weekly meeting and provides feedback on his respective project. 
• Attends site meetings as and when necessary.
• Assists in the training and development of personnel in the Procurement and Subcontracts department.

Educational Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering ( Civil)
• Minimum of 2 years of procurement experience, preferably in the construction industry.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and teamwork skills
• Ability to solve problems, adapt to challenges, and drive results
• Commitment to professional growth and process excellence
• Familiarity with standard contract formats (FIDIC, JCT, Government, etc)
• Proficiency in computer and commercial skills
• Experience with Oracle ERP (Procurement/P2P modules) is preferred.
• Fluency in English and Arabic (reading, writing, and speaking)