Materials Manager

Location- Umm Ai Quwain

Position- Material Manager

Key Responsibilities1. Procurement & Supplier Management

• Lead procurement activities for raw materials, consumables, and project-specific items used in fabrication.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure optimal cost, quality, delivery, and service.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships, including approved vendor lists.
• Ensure procurement aligns with project schedules, engineering requirements, and client specifications.
• Oversee purchase orders, expediting activities, and supplier performance metrics.
• Mitigate supply chain risks, including long lead materials, shortages, and market volatility.

2. Inventory & Stores Management

• Oversee warehouse and stores operations, ensuring accurate receipt, storage, handling, and issuance of materials.
• Implement and maintain inventory control systems ensuring accuracy, traceability, and availability.
• Establish and monitor min/max levels, reorder points, and cycle counting processes.
• Lead global sourcing strategies for high-turnover items to reduce procurement and inventory costs.
• Ensure proper identification, preservation, and segregation of materials as per project and quality requirements.
• Improve material flow, layout, and storage space utilization.

3. Planning & Production Support

• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Project teams to align material availability with fabrication schedules.
• Support project kick-offs through material take-offs, procurement plans, and delivery schedules.
• Track and report material status for active projects, identifying risks and recommending mitigation actions.
• Ensure materials are issued to production in the correct sequence and condition to prevent delays.

4. Compliance, Quality & Safety

• Ensure compliance with client specifications, industry standards, and internal quality systems.
• Maintain full material traceability (e.g., heat numbers, MTCs, documentation).
• Ensure all stores and procurement processes meet HSE and company policy requirements.
• Support internal and external audits, inspections, and client reviews related to materials management.

5. Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Lead, mentor, and develop procurement and stores teams.
• Set clear objectives, KPIs, and performance standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce costs, 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, procurement, or supply chain within energy fabrication, EPC, or heavy industrial manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication materials (e.g., steel, piping, fittings, valves, consumables).
• Proven experience in managing inventory and warehouse/stores operations.
• Experience working in project-based environments with tight deadlines and changing priorities.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and modern inventory control tools.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management capabilities.
• Analytical mindset with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across departments.
• Understanding of quality, traceability, and documentation requirements for oil & gas, maritime, medical, and other high-end fabrication sectors.
• Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement approach.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED12.00 - AED18.00 per month

Experience:

• procurement: 10 years (Required)

Work Location: In person