Purchasing Officer – Construction

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Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Officer – Construction to manage day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities for construction projects. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of sourcing construction materials, supplier coordination, purchase orders, delivery tracking, inventory documentation, and commercial comparison, with the ability to work closely with project and site teams.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Solid understanding of the end-to-end procurement cycle, from receiving purchase requisitions to sourcing suppliers, obtaining quotations, issuing Purchase Orders (POs), and tracking deliveries.

• Familiarity with sourcing construction materials, tools, equipment, consumables, MEP materials, and site supplies required for building projects.

• Ability to maintain and regularly update a database of approved suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors within the construction sector.

• Obtain supplier quotations, prepare price comparison sheets, evaluate commercial offers, and negotiate terms including pricing, delivery timelines, payment terms, and discounts.

• Coordinate closely with suppliers, site engineers, project teams, and stores personnel to ensure materials are delivered on time and comply with required project specifications.

• Track shipping, local transportation, and delivery schedules to minimize procurement delays and prevent disruption to site activities.

• Prepare, verify, and process Purchase Orders, delivery notes, invoices, material receipt reports, and other procurement documentation.

• Maintain organized procurement records, purchasing logs, supplier documentation, and reconcile supplier invoices with relevant purchase orders and accounts records.

• Basic understanding of site inventory control, minimum stock levels, material availability, and material returns/replacements for damaged or incorrect goods.

• Prepare and maintain vendor price comparison sheets, purchase registers, supplier records, and delivery tracking logs.

• Use MS Excel formulas, spreadsheets, and basic tracking tables to monitor open purchase orders, procurement budgets, delivery status, pending materials, and supplier turnaround times.

• Familiarity with digital Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs), material inspection logs, stock reconciliation tools, and delivery documentation to verify site deliveries against Purchase Orders.

• Follow up regularly with suppliers regarding pending quotations, order confirmations, production status, delivery dates, and outstanding materials.

• Assist the procurement team in identifying suitable suppliers and obtaining competitive prices while maintaining required quality standards.

• Ensure purchased materials comply with approved specifications, quantities, quality requirements, and project timelines.

• Maintain proper documentation for all purchasing transactions and support internal procurement audits and reporting requirements.

Candidate Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

• Proven experience as a Purchasing Officer, Procurement Officer, Purchasing Coordinator, or similar role in the construction industry.

• Strong knowledge of construction materials, tools, equipment, consumables, and supplier markets.

• Experience dealing with local suppliers and vendors in the Bahrain construction sector is highly preferred.

• Good negotiation, communication, organization, and follow-up skills.

• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, email, and procurement documentation.

• Ability to manage multiple purchase orders and supplier requirements simultaneously.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced construction environment.

• Immediate joiners preferred.

• Candidates must be currently available in Bahrain.

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Basic Details

Location : Region: Manama

Qualification :

Posted : 2 months ago

Job Type : Full-Time

Company : Bahrain Jobs

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