Job Title

Purchase Engineer

Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Purchase Engineer to join our procurement team. The role involves supporting the procurement process, sourcing materials, and ensuring the timely acquisition of goods and services required for civil and construction projects. The Purchase Engineer will work closely with project, quality, inventory, and finance teams to ensure materials meet specifications, are procured within budget, and are delivered on schedule.

Responsibilities

Sourcing & Supplier Management: Identify potential suppliers, conduct market research, and evaluate vendors based on quality, pricing, and reliability.
Purchase Orders: Prepare and process purchase orders for materials, equipment, and services, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
Price Negotiation: Negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing while maintaining quality and delivery timelines.
Inventory Control: Monitor stock levels and coordinate with inventory teams to avoid stock-outs and overstock situations.
Vendor Performance: Evaluate vendor performance based on quality, delivery, and pricing, and resolve issues promptly.
Contract Management: Review and manage supplier contracts, terms, and service agreements.
Quality Assurance: Coordinate with the quality team to ensure purchased materials meet required standards and specifications.
Documentation: Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, receipts, invoices, and other procurement documents.
Budget Compliance: Coordinate with the finance team to ensure purchases are within approved budgets and cost-control objectives.
Market Research: Stay updated on market conditions, industry trends, and new products to support informed purchasing decisions.
Compliance: Follow company policies, industry regulations, and ethical procurement practices.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential supply-chain risks, including supply disruptions and price fluctuations.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. Relevant procurement certifications are an advantage.
Experience: Proven experience as a Purchase Engineer, Purchase Executive, or similar procurement role, preferably within the civil and construction industry.
Strong understanding of procurement processes, sourcing strategies, and vendor management.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement or purchasing software; familiarity with ERP systems preferred.
Good coordination and teamwork skills.

Skills

Procurement
Supplier Management
Sourcing
Contract Management
Price Negotiation
Inventory Control
Vendor Evaluation
Purchase Order Management
Market Research
Quality Assurance
Procurement Documentation
Budget Management
Risk Management
Microsoft Office
ERP Systems
Communication
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Coordination
Teamwork

Job Requirements: Procurement, Supplier Management, Sourcing, Contract Management, Price Negotiation, Inventory Control, Vendor Evaluation, Purchase Order Management, Market Research, Quality Assurance, Procurement Documentation, Budget Management, Risk Management, Microsoft Office, ERP Systems, Communication, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Coordination, Teamwork

Purchase Engineer

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