Job Purpose:
To execute the procurement of electrical materials, equipment, and systems for assigned projects by reviewing technical requirements, obtaining and analyzing suppliers’ quotations, negotiating prices and commercial terms, and preparing procurement transactions. This ensures that project requirements are fulfilled in accordance with approved specifications, budgets, and delivery schedules, while contributing to tender pricing activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review purchase requests for electrical materials and equipment, including transformers, electrical panels, cables, lighting systems, and low-current systems, ensuring the completeness of technical specifications, quantities, drawings, and required documentation, and coordinating with engineering departments to obtain any missing information.
- Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to qualified suppliers and manufacturers, follow up on the receipt of technical and commercial quotations, and coordinate responses to suppliers’ inquiries with the relevant departments within specified timelines.
- Review suppliers’ quotations in terms of scope of supply, specifications, accessories, warranties, and exclusions; coordinate with engineering departments to complete technical evaluations; and prepare commercial comparisons covering prices, payment terms, delivery conditions, and lead times.
- Negotiate with suppliers regarding prices, discounts, payment terms, delivery conditions, and warranties within the assigned authority, document negotiation outcomes, prepare procurement recommendations, and submit them to the Team Leader for review.
- Prepare Purchase Orders (POs) and related amendments for electrical equipment and materials based on selected quotations and approved authorizations, ensuring the accuracy of quantities, prices, scope of supply, and commercial terms before submitting them for approval.
- Follow up on suppliers’ commercial commitments related to issued Purchase Orders, coordinate with the Supply Follow-up Team to resolve discrepancies concerning quantities, prices, or delivery terms, and escalate cases exceeding the assigned authority to the Team Leader.
- Handle tender pricing requests related to assigned electrical equipment and materials by obtaining suppliers’ quotations, preparing commercial comparisons, clarifying the scope of supply, exclusions, and quotation validity periods, and submitting the results to the Team Leader within the specified deadlines.
- Update purchase requests, suppliers’ quotations, and Purchase Order records on the approved system, maintain proper documentation of supplier dealings, and report delayed requests and any related obstacles to the Team Leader.
- Perform any other duties assigned within the scope of the position or as required by business needs, provided that such duties do not conflict with applicable regulations and approved company policies.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
- Previous experience in EPC projects.
- 5–8 years of experience .