Sr Purchasing Officer

About LAHAB:

LAHAB DEFENCE SYSTEMS (LDS) focuses on design, development and production of medium and large calibre munitions and weapons systems.

At LAHAB Defence Systems, we are a munitions pioneer. As the UAE’s only medium and large munitions manufacturer, we put over 25 years of expertise and experience to work for leading defence and security organisations across the MENA region and beyond.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• The Senior Procurement Officer is primarily responsible for local and/or international purchasing, more of technical stuffs, also responsible to perform documentation and administration duties related to the business of purchasing within applicable company policies and procedures.
• Receive all purchase requisitions and maintain purchase requisitions log on the ERP system.  Maintains daily purchase order log on the ERP system.  Performs data entry duties as needed.
• Select and contact the vendors of Local / International for quotations and prepare techno commercial comparison sheets for every purchase requisition, efficiently identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Source, select and negotiate for the best purchase package in terms of quality, price, terms, deliveries and services with suppliers.
• Responsible for preparation and processing of local and / international purchase orders / contracts /agreements and documentation in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Issue purchase orders / contracts / agreements in accordance with all terms and conditions and accurate technical/industrial specifications.
• Arrange the meetings with requesting dept. as and when required.
• Arrange the PDI in supplier premise by coordinating with relevant departments. 
• Assign the shipping companies for the freight by coordinating with logistics department.
• Qualifying new products according to the speciation requirement.
• Plan and schedule purchases according to required delivery dates, prioritize various requests duly.
• File and maintain relevant files and records according to ISO. 
• Manage and develop supplier relationships and establish long-term associations to secure the interests of BARIJ
• Ensure competent and quality execution of all regular purchasing duties and related administrative work.
• Co-ordinate with users from various departments to complete purchasing scope of work for projects assigned
• Handle and monitor claims to suppliers and vendors for defective deliveries of items, shortages in deliveries, missing parts and items.
• Improve supply chain processes on a continuous basis.
• Adhere to code of ethics as directed in the procurement policy.
• Perform other tasks & duties as allocated by a Department Manager or Supervisor.
• Negotiating, drafting and recommending agreements with suppliers, including price, balancing commercial and technical interests with acceptable commercial and legal risks to the company
• Reviewing and finalizing contractual documents to include non-disclosure agreements, contract terms and conditions and purchase orders
• Maintain an audit file for each contract which will include original contract, all correspondence, changes/deviations, amendments, clarifications, payment schedules
• Track payments and deadlines

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration or relevant field.
• Certified Professional Purchasing qualification or training.
• Minimum four years of experience in procurement.
• Understanding the confidentiality matters pertaining to Procurement & Supplier Qualifications

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