Senior Procurement And Logistics Officer - ACTS

About the Company:

Advanced Construction Technology Services (ACTS) is a leading thirdparty engineering firm specializing in Testing Inspection Certification Engineering Services and Knowledge & Education in the Middle East Africa and Southeast Asia. Since its establishment in 1996 ACTS has become a regional reference in construction consultancy services and a pioneer in technological advancements in the materials and geoengineering fields. With branches and activities in multiple countries ACTS offers a diverse range of services through five complementary divisions: Testing Inspection Certification Engineering Services and Knowledge & Education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicates and coordinates regularly with all appropriate employees from different divisions to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental purchasing operations and activities.
• Maintain and update manual and computerized filing and registration systems and compile and prepare reports and documents relating to purchasing activities.
• Maintains the files as mentioned in the list of quality records.
• Follow up public relation officer to assure issuing visas resident permit and other related documents.
• Responsible for all the insurance policies issued for the company.
• Develops proposals and specifications for purchases of goods and services.
• Coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying materials equipment machinery and supplies.
• Analyzes bid results for quality and cost effectiveness considerations.
• Answers information requests from other ACTS departments regarding existing purchasing procedures.
• Analyzes market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability.
• Ensures all purchasing is performed with a strict adherence to current ethical Procedure.
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning procurement progress including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Responds to customers questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Controls purchasing Division petty cash and reports it accurately and timely to accounting.
• Assists in Development and implementation purchasing and contract management instructions policies and procedures.
• Participates in the development of specifications for equipment products or substitute materials.
• Prepares reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs.
• Resolves vendor or contractor grievance and claims against suppliers.
• Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
  

Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field
Minimum of 07 years of experience in procurement and logistics preferably in the construction industry
Strong knowledge of procurement and logistics processes including sourcing negotiation and contract management
Proficient in using procurement and logistics software and tools
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Strong leadership and team management skills