About the Company:

Advanced Construction Technology Services (ACTS) is a leading third-party 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 geo-engineering 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:
• Bachelor's 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 problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong leadership and team management skills