مسؤول مشتريات

Target:1 post
Job Duration:6 months renewable
Sector:Procurements
Locations:ABC Main Office, Dura/Hebron
Responsible to:Financial Manager & General Director
Date:Immediate
Salary scale:Depending on experience and competence
Closing date:2 May, 2012

ARAB BROTHERS COMPANY (www.a-brothers.com)

Incorporated in 1998, Arab Brothers is ranked among the biggest  water and infrastructure companies in Palestine, and widely recognized throughout the country  as a leader in providing high quality, innovative construction and general contracting services for many of governmental authorities, International institutions, and contracting groups.  Every project and endeavor we undertake adheres to stringent quality standards, ensuring that almost everything that we do has a positive impact on the environment and the world around us.

We believe that successful projects result from exceptional planning and control, modern methodology and products, and fine traditional workmanship. These principles when combined with the need to maximize cost savings are the underpinning reason for Arab Brothers Construction's spectacular success in the marketplace.

ABC is currently recruiting for its main office in Dura _ Hebron a qualified procurement officer to perform the following main tasks:
1-Monitoring & implementation of all the normal daily purchases
2-Coordinating with Company departments and suppliers in the purchasing scope of work for projects assigned.
3-Assisting in managing and following up overseas orders.
4-Handling and monitoring of claims to Suppliers and vendors for defectives, shortage.
5-Regulation and control of procurement in a way can be used in the processes of pricing projects.
6-Negotiating for best purchasing packages (in terms of quality, price, term, delivery and service) with suppliers and sub-contractors assigned and coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
7-Responsible for the preparation and process purchase orders and documents in accordance with company policies and procedures.
8-Lead, direct, coordinate, and manage all administrative, contractual and operational aspects of the procurement department.
9-Train, motivate, coach, develop, and evaluate assigned professional, technical, and clerical purchasing staff upon need.
10-Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, market players and service providers.
11-Facilitate procurement team meetings, prepare supporting documentation, conduct market research, develop market analysis and maintain fully organized purchase files for each project.
12-Prepare the Purchasing budget for review by the financial manager and general director.
13-Coordinate budget and expenditures; approve requests, field purchase orders, and contracts.
14-Manage and ensure timely completion of projects within the fiscal year ensuring high level of clean accounts with suppliers and service providers.

Candidate Profile:
1-B.A Degree in Administration, Economy, accounting,  Finance or equivalent disciplines
2-3-5 years experience in procuring commodities and services which includes preparing order specifications, estimates, contracts.  Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by ABC.
3-Strong command in English both written and verbal. 
4-Proven ability to work under pressure.
5-Strong team player, fully respecting ABC management chain.
6-Candidates shall have strong computer literacy, including MS office and internet.
7-Communicative, active listener and learner
8-Coordination ability, ability to present strong judgment and decision making, organization
9-Manage time effectively, service orientated, strong negotiator, and has sense in calculations.

Interested candidates are requested to submit one page cover letter clarifying why you feel yourself qualified enough for the position, an updated CV with 2 traceable references by e-mail to:

no later than Wednesday, 2 May, 2012 at 4:00 pm. Please indicate in the email subject (ABC_PO12_Your Name).
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.  No phone calls please!