Project Procurement Manager

We are seeking to hire a Project Procurement Manager for one of our reputed clients - a contracting construction company based in the UAE.
Local UAE experience is mandatory.
Accountability: Planning, developing and purchasing materials, parts, supplies and equipment in timely and cost effective way; timely manner while maintaining appropriate quality standards and specifications.
Ensure information security management system is implemented at project.
Set policy and guidelines for delivering commercial and cost effective procuring process in line with the Objectives of the Company.
Analyze market and delivery trends so as to develop procurement technologies and processes that support those trends.
Identify cost reduction opportunities to achieve financial goals.
Develop key relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve cost effective procurement process.
Negotiate contracts with suppliers to obtain best price and service.
Responsibilities : Forecast procurement needs & continually develop expertise to support growth for project.
Develop and review purchase requests and ensure authorization as necessary to facilitate the timely purchase of new products.
Prepare purchase requisitions, approve and issues purchase orders in accordance with company policy, Project Requirement and negotiated terms and conditions.
Liaise with Accounts Payable Department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices, as necessary for the business with the supplier.
Review quotations, negotiations & order materials and services as per negotiated and appropriately approved procedure.
Discuss defective or unacceptable new supplies or services with users, vendors and others to determine cause of problem and take corrective and preventative action.
Track Purchasing activity and measurements and monitor & ensure the materiel & services are delivered to sites as agreed.
Ensure supplier compliance with site and company requirements for safety responsibilities Manage vendor relationships and assist in building effective partnerships where necessary to Assist department in developing and implementing purchasing strategies for products Lead the procurement group in all phases.
Perform additional duties as & when directed by Project Director/ Operations Manager/Manager - Procurement.
Promote QHSE & ISMS policies within the company and ensure that the quality, environmental, health, safety & Information Security management system procedures are followed at all times, striving for continuous improvement until the effectiveness of the Integrated Management System is achieved.
  Educational Qualification: Masters or Graduate Civil Engineering or any other relevant engineering from a reputed University Number of years of experience: Over 15 years Specialized trainings required (if any): Material Management, Store Management, Accounting & Contracts Management Professional writings   / Supply Chain Management Area of experience required: Formulation of Strategic Procurement  Policies, Staffing, Negotiation, Management functions