Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the procurement of materials, equipment, tools, and subcontracted services required for ongoing projects and operational needs.
- Prepare and send Requests for Quotation (RFQs) with clear technical and commercial requirements.
- Gather, review, and compare supplier quotations based on pricing, lead time, specification compliance, and overall value.
- Coordinate with engineering, site teams, and storekeepers to confirm material specifications, required quantities, and current stock levels.
- Support the creation and processing of Purchase Orders (POs), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely approvals.
- Follow up with suppliers and logistics providers to monitor order status, delivery schedules, and resolve shipment or documentation issues.
- Maintain proper filing and documentation of procurement activities including RFQs, quotations, POs, invoices, and delivery documents.
- Update procurement logs or tracking sheets with order progress, expected delivery dates, and payment updates.
- Assist in onboarding new vendors, maintaining supplier databases, and supporting vendor evaluation processes.
- Review supplier invoices and supporting documents to confirm quantities, prices, and compliance before submission for payment.
- Ensure procurement activities adhere to company policies, ethical sourcing standards, and audit guidelines.
- Conduct basic market research to compare prices, evaluate new suppliers, and support cost optimization initiatives.
- Contribute to improving procurement procedures, documentation templates, and reporting systems.
- Provide administrative and coordination support to ensure efficient daily functioning of the procurement department.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or Supply Chain / Procurement Management.
- 1–3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or material coordination within construction, engineering, or facilities projects (fresh graduates with strong learning ability may also be considered).
- Basic understanding of construction materials, consumables, and MEP/Civil technical specifications.
- Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience in ERP or procurement software is advantageous.
- High attention to detail, strong accuracy, and excellent organizational capabilities.
- Good communication and coordination skills for interacting with internal teams and external vendors.
- Proactive, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks within tight timelines.
- Knowledge of local procurement processes, customs procedures, and import/export documentation in Bahrain is an added advantage.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent