Job Title: Procurement Officer – Building Materials
Location: Kingdom of Bahrain
Experience: Minimum 3 years
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Procurement Officer to manage the sourcing and purchasing of building materials through both international imports and local suppliers. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of relevant procurement experience, preferably within the construction, building materials, contracting, or trading industry in Bahrain or the GCC.
The candidate will be responsible for supplier sourcing, price negotiation, purchase orders, import coordination, local procurement, delivery follow-up, and ensuring materials are procured on time and at competitive prices.
Key Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end procurement of building and construction materials from international and local suppliers.
Source materials based on project requirements, specifications, quality standards, and delivery schedules.
Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable local and overseas suppliers.
Obtain and compare quotations, negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and other commercial conditions.
Prepare and process purchase orders in accordance with company policies and approved requirements.
Manage international imports, including supplier coordination, shipping arrangements, documentation, customs clearance, and delivery.
Coordinate with freight forwarders, clearing agents, transport companies, warehouses, and suppliers to ensure timely receipt of imported materials.
Handle local purchasing and coordinate deliveries from suppliers across Bahrain.
Monitor market prices, availability, lead times, and fluctuations in the cost of building materials.
Ensure purchased materials meet required specifications, quality standards, quantities, and agreed delivery schedules.
Follow up regularly on outstanding purchase orders and resolve delays, shortages, damages, or discrepancies.
Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate favorable commercial terms.
Continuously identify alternative suppliers and cost-saving opportunities.
Coordinate with project, warehouse, finance, accounts, and management teams regarding procurement requirements and deliveries.
Maintain accurate records of quotations, purchase orders, invoices, supplier details, import documents, and delivery records.
Monitor supplier performance and conduct periodic supplier evaluations.
Assist in maintaining optimum inventory levels and avoiding stock shortages or excess inventory.
Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and applicable Bahrain regulations.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement/purchasing of building materials.
Proven experience in both international imports and local procurement.
Experience in the construction, contracting, building materials, or related industry is highly preferred.
Good knowledge of building materials such as steel, cement, blocks, tiles, sanitaryware, plumbing materials, electrical materials, hardware, tools, and other construction-related products.
Practical knowledge of import procedures, shipping documentation, customs clearance, and logistics.
Strong supplier sourcing and negotiation skills.
Good knowledge of the Bahrain/GCC supplier market is an advantage.
Strong communication, coordination, and follow-up skills.
Good analytical and cost-comparison abilities.
Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, and familiarity with procurement/ERP systems.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple procurement requirements simultaneously.
Valid Bahrain driving license is an advantage.
Good command of English; Arabic is an advantage.
Key Skills
International sourcing & imports
Local procurement
Building materials sourcing
Supplier management
Price & contract negotiation
Cost control
Purchase order management
Import & logistics coordination
Market research and price analysis
Inventory coordination
Vendor evaluation
Problem-solving and follow-up
Preferred Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be someone who has strong existing supplier contacts in Bahrain and overseas, understands the building materials market, can negotiate competitive prices, and is capable of independently managing procurement from supplier selection through delivery to site/warehouse.
How to Apply
Interested candidates with relevant experience in building materials procurement, imports, and local purchasing in Bahrain are invited to submit their updated CV, clearly mentioning their relevant experience and current/expected salary. Send CV to 35046134 (whatsapp only)