Purchase Officer-Aluminum and Glass

Key Roles and Responsibilities1. Procurement Planning & Strategy

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with project timelines and company objectives.
• Forecast material requirements based on project needs and production schedules.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers for aluminum profiles, glass sheets, hardware, sealants, fasteners, and accessories.

2. Vendor Management

• Source, assess, and qualify new suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery.
• Maintain strong relationships with approved vendors and negotiate long-term contracts or rate agreements.
• Conduct vendor performance reviews (quality, delivery timelines, compliance).

3. Material Purchasing

• Raise purchase orders (POs) based on approved requisitions from project or production teams.
• Ensure correct specifications (thickness, grade, finish, coating, dimensions) are communicated in POs for aluminum and glass items.
• Track orders to ensure timely delivery and manage logistics coordination.

4. Cost Control & Budgeting

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery conditions to minimize procurement costs.
• Maintain procurement within allocated project or department budgets.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings through alternative sourcing or bulk purchasing.

5. Inventory Management

• Coordinate with warehouse/store to monitor stock levels and re-order points.
• Avoid overstocking or understocking of critical items to reduce waste and delays.
• Assist in planning just-in-time (JIT) deliveries for large-scale glass or aluminum profiles.

6. Quality Assurance

• Ensure purchased materials meet required standards, specifications, and industry norms (e.g., ASTM, BS, EN standards for glass and aluminum).
• Coordinate with QA/QC and project teams for inspection and approval of incoming materials.

7. Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, and supplier documentation.
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations, customs clearance (for imported glass or aluminum), and company policies.
• Prepare and present regular procurement reports to management.

8. Coordination with Project & Production Teams

• Liaise with site engineers, project managers, and production heads to align procurement with execution needs.
• Address and resolve issues related to delays, non-conformance, or supply chain disruptions quickly.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED8,000.00 - AED15,000.00 per month