Purchasing Engineer

Whizz HR is hiring for Purchasing EngineerDepartment: HO – PurchaseQualification: Bachelors in EngineeringExperience: Minimum 5 YearsGCC Experience: MandatorySalary Range: AED 5,500 – AED 8,000Role OverviewWe are looking for an experienced Purchasing Engineer to manage procurement operations, vendor coordination, and material sourcing for engineering and project requirements. The ideal candidate must have strong GCC experience and the ability to handle end-to-end purchasing activities efficiently.Key Responsibilities:Procurement Planning:Receive project site requisitions. Understand the specifications and project requirements.Consolidate the requisitions and prepare delivery schedules in consultation with site engineers.Vendor Management:Identify appropriate vendors and send in RFQs.Evaluate vendor quotes based on price, quality, delivery/reliability, and payment (Vendor Comparison Statement)Maintain and update an approved vendor list.Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors.Purchasing Operations:Prepare log of all requisitions received.Negotiate terms (price, quality, specifications, payment, delivery) with vendors.Prepare and issue purchase orders (POs) to selected vendor.Track POs and resolve any issues related to delays, shortages, or quality.Update Purchase Register.Match Delivery Notes (DO) to POs. Seek clarifications for any mis-match.Ensure vendors invoices are received and match the invoices to the DOs & POs. Seek clarifications for any discrepancy.Ensure vendors invoices are checked before being submitted to the accounting department.Documentation & Compliance:Maintain accurate records of purchases and delivery.Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and legal regulations.Assist in audits and reporting as required.Cost Control:Ensure cost of materials is charged to the correct project budget.Before placing new order; check previous orders and enquire on materials consumed and materials at hand to prevent any wastage.Maintain log of all materials issued to the various projects.Monitor market trends with respect to price to ensure cost-effective purchasing.Kindly share your resume to hello@whizzhr.com