Material Co-ordinator

managing and optimizing the procurement,

inventory, and stores functions for ARC Group. This role ensures the timely availability of

materials, cost-effective sourcing, accurate inventory control, and full compliance with quality,

safety, and project requirements. The Materials Manager plays a critical role in supporting

production schedules, minimizing downtime, and driving continuous improvement across the

supply chain.

This role would involve leading procurement and inventory/stores functions with a team of

approximately 10 personnel.

The Materials Manager is expected to liaise with Production teams to understand any

bottlenecks within the Production process and develop strategies to mitigate these. This would

form a key component of the CAPEX process for ARC Group. The Manager is then expected to

lead these CAPEX strategies and monitor performance of assets to ensure assets are performing

at required levels.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Supplier Management

 Lead all procurement activities for raw materials, consumables, and project-specific

items used in fabrication operations.

 Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to achieve optimal cost, quality, delivery,

and service performance.

 Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships, including approved vendor lists.

 Ensure procurement activities align with project schedules, engineering requirements,

and client specifications.

 Manage purchase orders, expediting, and supplier performance metrics.

 Mitigate supply chain risks, including long lead times, material shortages, and market

volatility.

Inventory & Stores Management

 Oversee warehouse and stores operations, ensuring accurate receipt, storage, handling,

and issuing of materials.

 Implement and maintain effective inventory control systems to ensure accuracy,

traceability, and availability.

 Establish min/max levels, reorder points, and cycle counting programs to reduce excess

stock and shortages.

 Lead and pursue global procurement strategies for high turnover items to reduce overall

consumables, procurement and inventory cost.

 Ensure proper identification, preservation, and segregation of materials in accordance

with quality and project requirements.

 Drive improvements in material flow, layout, and space utilization within ARC facilities.

Planning & Production Support

 Collaborate closely with production, engineering, and project teams to align material

availability with fabrication schedules.

 Support project kick-offs with material take-offs, procurement plans, and delivery

schedules.

 Track and report material status for active projects, highlighting risks and proposing

mitigation actions.

 Ensure materials are released to production in the correct sequence and condition to

avoid delays.

Compliance, Quality & Safety

 Ensure compliance with client specifications, industry standards, and internal quality

management systems.

 Maintain full traceability of materials where required (e.g., heat numbers, MTCs,

documentation).

 Ensure stores and procurement activities comply with HSE requirements and company

policies.

 Support audits, inspections, and client reviews related to materials management.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

 Lead, coach, and develop procurement and stores personnel.

 Set clear objectives, KPIs, and performance expectations for the team.

 Identify and implement process improvements to reduce cost, improve accuracy, and

enhance service levels.

 Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and cost control initiatives.

 Drive a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

 Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field

(preferred).

 10+ years of progressive experience in materials management, supply chain, or

procurement within energy fabrication, EPC, or other high-grade heavy industrial

manufacturing.

 Strong understanding of fabrication materials (steel, piping, fittings, valves,

consumables, etc.).

 Proven experience managing inventory and warehouse/stores operations.

 Experience working in project-based environments with tight schedules and changing

priorities.

 Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and inventory management tools.

Key Skills & Competencies

 Strong leadership and people management skills

 Excellent negotiation and supplier management capabilities

 Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail

 Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

 Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

 Knowledge of quality, traceability, and documentation requirements in fabrication for

various high-end sectors such as oil & gas, maritime, medical and other adjacent

industries

 Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED7,000.00 - AED9,000.00 per month