Procurement Analyst

Transguard Group was established in 2001 and has diversified significantly, we lead in the fields of Cash Services, Security Services, Manpower Services, Facilities Management & Aviation. Transguard Group is the UAE’s most trusted business support and outsourcing provider and has a large, dynamic and culturally diverse workforce with 50,000 employees! We are currently recruiting for a Procurement Analyst for our trusted client to be based out of their office in Dubai.

Purpose-

This role is responsible for providing and performing procurement of goods and services to end-users consistent with existing procedures and policy in a cost effective and professional manner to protect Company interests. They participate in supplier certification / pre-qualification. They will conduct techno-commercial analysis and participate in the development of systems and procedures towards simplification of work process, automation, and process re-engineering.

Responsibility-

• Policy and Procedures:
  Make awareness of and perform in accordance with the Company’s established purchasing policies and procedures. Participate and provide input to the review of existing or establishment of new procedures.
• Procurement Cycle:
  Handle complete procurement cycle for purchase orders and contracts (preparation, negotiation, follow-up, etc) with terms and conditions which afford the company the fullest protection possible.
• Screening of Bidders:
  Screen potential bidders and determine appropriate type of procurement.
• Market Research:
  Continually seek new sources of goods and services by monitoring local market developments to measure existing rates/cost and achieve uninterrupted supply of the desired goods and services.
• Techno-Commercial Analysis of Offers:
   Analyse and evaluate offers by comparing prices, specifications, and delivery dates to effectively identify and propose award to the supplier with best bid.
• Development of Specification and Cost Estimates:
  Encourage and assist end-users to develop cost and effective competitive specifications to ensure that all elements of cost and product specifications are taken into consideration.
• Preview Catalogues and Keep Informed:
  Preview product catalogue, trade journals and publications in order to maintain an updated and sufficient technical knowledge of the goods and services to be purchased.
• Technical Data Analysis:
   Respond to suppliers’ technical queries and analyse technical data in suppliers’ proposals jointly with the end user / technical coordinator.
• Assistance to Superiors:
  Perform related duties as assigned by superiors to enable achievement of companies targets and programs.
• Development of Systems:
  Carry out studies towards the simplification of work procedures through process redesign and automation.
• Training Responsibility:
  Participate in the on-the-job training of trainees and newly hired personnel within the Section to ensure that they develop the necessary skills to independently carry out the assigned procurement activities.
• Management System (Quality, Environment, Health and Safety):
  Comply with all relevant Management System procedures in respect to Quality, Environment, Health and Safety.

• Bachelor’s Degree in science or Business Administration or relevant Engineering from accredited institution.
• 3 - 5 years direct and relevant experience in a procurement function within and oil/gas or petrochemical industry.
• Professional Certification in Material / Supply Management.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
• Ability to operate standard computer software applications.
• Knowledge of basic finance.
• Knowledge of technical terminology in use at process plants (Process Knowledge).
• Knowledge of market practices and sources of supply and commercial laws.
• Negotiation skills.
• Ability to suggest technically equivalent alternative proposals.