- Plan, direct and coordinate purchasing materials, products, and services. Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price, to meet schedule requirements and be in compliance with the Acciona’s Compliance Procedure.
- Responsible for creating and supervising the procurement schedule/planning in coordination with the Scheduling, Engineering and Construction teams, developing and buying materials, parts, supplies and equipment in a timely and cost effective way while maintaining appropriate quality standards and specifications.
- Daily interaction with Finance, Commercial, Engineering, Scheduling and Construction Staff
- Ensure all purchase orders are placed with acceptable Subcontractors / Suppliers.
- Prior to issue of the purchase order, consult the supplier on the description of the goods to be purchased and the extent of quality, safety or environmental documentation requested (material certificates, material safety data sheets etc.). Promptly advise the initiator if any problem exists.
- Work during the Tender phase in the corporate system (Procur-e) in accordance with the Procurement Procedure
- Provide up to date information on prices and availability of products.
- Enter all relevant purchase details into the project finance system (SEO) in accordance with the company purchasing procedures.
- Maintain active communication and cooperation with suppliers to ensure good performance and prompt resolution of disputes and problems.
- Ensure that goods are purchased in accordance with the company’s OH&S policy for procurement of all goods and services.
- Ensure that goods are purchased in accordance with company’s Environmental Management System and policy for procurement of all goods and services.
- Maintain a Register of Acceptable Subcontractors / Suppliers in accordance with the company management system requirements.
- Maintain purchasing records
- Ensure compliance with all record keeping requirements
- Undertake any ad-hoc projects, initiatives, tasks as directed by the Commercial / Finance Manager
- Prepare the required documents to formalize the agreements: LOI, LOA, PO, Subcontract and any other required
- Required Skills and Competencies
Qualifications, Skills and Experience required :
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in purchasing and administration management in civil, water or industrial construction or related fields.
- Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to handle multi-tasking and prioritization.
- Strong communication skills (oral & written), including strong negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels, both internally and externally.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently to organize and prioritize demands, handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously, set and meet deadlines and follow-through within a fast paced environment with multiple and competing demands.
- Must be customer focused, team oriented, accountable and results driven.
- Must be energetic with a positive can do attitude.
- Ability and willingness to adapt, quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing structure, process, information and/or technology.
- Proficient skills in computers: MS Word, email
- Advanced skills in Excel
- Proficient skills in SAP and associated reporting
Other attributes required :
- Must be customer focused, team oriented, accountable and results driven
- Must be energetic with a positive can do attitude
- Ability and willingness to adapt, quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing structure, process, information and/or technology
We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
