Senior Procurement Engineer

Oman Investment Authority

FUNCTIONS:

• Report directly to the Managing Director and closely collaborate with the Operations, Assets & Maintenance Managers to ensure all procurement needs for the smooth functioning of all OSWS Plants and departments are met.
• Develop and maintain Procurement Policies, Procedures, and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) forms (e.g., FSOP Forms).
• Develop cost-effective strategies for bulk purchasing and contribute to the monitoring of the annual budget for all departments.
• Communicate regularly with senior management regarding the efficient flow of goods and services affecting production.
• Manage all procurement activities, from the initial Purchase Requisition (PR) stage through to contract finalization and order placement.
• Oversee the control of all Orders and Contracts, including the verification of orders placed and rigorous follow-up on Material Receipts.
• Conduct negotiations with suppliers to achieve cost optimization and secure the best value for the company.
• Monitor and manage all Tender activities from the Request for Quotation (RFQ) stage through to completion.
• Prepare Purchase Orders and Comparison Statements as required by policy.
• Arrange site visits and assist key managers in preparing technical specifications and Requests for Quotation (RFQ) for assets.
• Control and follow up on quotations for spares, consumables, chemicals, and general services in close coordination with the Operation & Maintenance Team.
• Work closely with the Quality team and Health & Safety Team to ensure compliance.
• Monitor the quality of products and services received and take necessary corrective action if they do not meet our specifications, seeking ways to continuously improve product quality.
• Coordinate with the Finance Department for the accurate accounting of invoices and the timely release of payments to suppliers.
• Closely monitor all budget-related activities for all departments in alignment with the Finance Manager to ensure procurement activities remain within the allocated annual budget.
• Provide Finance with periodic reports on procurement spending, savings achieved, and cost-effectiveness strategies.
• Improve and maintain strong supplier relationships, including arranging regular meetings.
• Evaluate suppliers periodically in accordance with the Company Procurement Procedure.
• Manage all terms and conditions related to Import Procurements and organize necessary shipping and logistics arrangements, monitoring delivery times.
• Lead and manage the purchasing team, delegating tasks and providing motivation to achieve optimal results.
• Prepare and share necessary Periodical Reports on procurement performance, savings, and compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with Internal and External Audits in respect of procurement.
• Supporting all areas of the company as required.
• Willing to work for extended hours when required and instructed by Management.
• Assist with the creation of reports and information for the Management as required.
• Perform any reasonable duty/instruction from Management.
• Adheres to company s Quality, Health & Safety and Environment policies and procedures.
• Adheres to company s HR Policies and Procedures.

SKILLS PROFILE:

• Organization of own duties and work as a team
• Diagnosis and corrective action of process problems in the procurement
• Ability to understand specifications of spare parts and CAPEX
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Teamwork