Senior Procurement Specialist – Aluminum & Façade

Key Responsibilities1. Procurement Strategy & Planning

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for aluminum systems, curtain wall materials, façade components, and subcontracted works.
• Coordinate with engineering, planning, production, and project teams to forecast material requirements.
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate cost trends for aluminum billets, profiles, glass, cladding, and hardware.

2. Supplier Sourcing & Management

• Identify, qualify, and evaluate suppliers for aluminum profiles, façade systems, glazing, insulation, brackets, sealants, and accessories.
• Maintain supplier databases and relationships with local and international vendors.
• Perform supplier capability assessments, factory visits, and quality audits.

3. Tendering & Negotiation

• Prepare RFQs, RFPs, and tender packages for materials and façade subcontractors.
• Analyze technical and commercial aspects of quotations.
• Lead negotiations on pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and contract terms to achieve best value.

4. Contracting & Compliance

• Draft and issue purchase orders, supply contracts, and service agreements.
• Ensure adherence to project specifications, international façade standards, and company procurement policies.
• Monitor supplier performance and enforce contractual obligations.

5. Logistics, Delivery & Coordination

• Coordinate production lead times, extrusion schedules, glass delivery, powder coating/anodizing processes, and site delivery sequences.
• Work with logistics teams on shipping, customs clearance, and timely delivery.
• Address material shortages, damage claims, and quality issues.

6. Cost Control & Value Engineering

• Track procurement budgets, cost savings, and cash-flow impacts.
• Support value engineering initiatives without compromising façade performance or safety.
• Monitor price fluctuations in aluminum, glass, and façade-related materials to manage procurement risks.

7. Collaboration & Reporting

• Work closely with engineering, QA/QC, planning, production, and installation teams.
• Provide regular procurement status reports and procurement schedules.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement processes and digital tools (ERP/SCM systems).

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5–10+ years of procurement experience in aluminum, curtain wall, façade, glazing, or metal fabrication industry.
• Strong understanding of aluminum extrusion, façade systems, glazing processes, and related materials.
• Experience with international sourcing and import/export processes.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and procurement software.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong negotiation and contracting skills.
• Deep technical understanding of façade and aluminum systems.
• Supplier relationship and performance management.
• Cost analysis and commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple high-value procurement packages simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and strong quality awareness.

Job Type: Full-time