Purchase Executive

Job Title: Purchase Executive Company: Kalandoor Building Contracting Job Category: SAP MM Roles & Responsibilities: Key responsibilities * Review material requisitions from sites and departments; check specifications, quantities and budget codes. * Request, collect and compare at least three quotations; prepare comparison statements for approval. * Issue Local Purchase Orders (LPOs) in the ERP system and follow up until delivery. * Source new suppliers locally and internationally for materials, tools, plant hire and services. Supplier management * Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules and warranties. * Maintain an approved vendor list; register and pre\-qualify new vendors (trade licence, VAT certificate, bank details). * Evaluate supplier performance on price, quality and on\-time delivery; raise issues and resolve disputes. * Expedite urgent orders and track open POs against project schedules. * Coordinate with stores, site engineers and QA/QC on delivery, inspection and material approvals. * Handle returns, replacements and shortages with suppliers. * Track price trends and look for savings through bulk buying and alternatives. * Prepare weekly and monthly reports on open orders, spend and savings. * Perform any other related duties assigned by the Procurement Manager. * Negotiation and cost analysis * Attention to detail in specifications and documents * Time management and follow\-up under tight deadlines * Clear written and spoken English; Arabic, Hindi or Malayalam is an advantage * Advanced MS Excel and Office * Integrity and confidentiality in supplier dealings * Teamwork with site, stores and accounts teams Work Location: In person Work Location: Dubai, DU, United Arab Emirates Availability: Full time

Qualifications and experience * Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related field. * 3–5 years of purchasing experience, with at least 2 years in the UAE/GCC (construction or contracting preferred). * Good knowledge of the local supplier market for building materials, MEP items and equipment. * Hands\-on experience with an ERP system (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Odoo or similar). * Professional certification (CIPS or similar) is an advantage. * Valid UAE driving licence preferred. Key Skills: Procurement, Purchase Orders Salary: Not disclosed