Procurement Executive

The Role

General • Source and procure marble, granite and related natural stone products from local and international suppliers and quarries. • Develop, qualify and maintain a reliable supplier base; perform supplier audits and factory/quarry visits as required. • Negotiate pricing, payment ter...

The Role
General • Source and procure marble, granite and related natural stone products from local and international suppliers and quarries. • Develop, qualify and maintain a reliable supplier base; perform supplier audits and factory/quarry visits as required. • Negotiate pricing, payment terms, incoterms and delivery schedules to achieve best total landed cost while protecting quality. • Manage the full purchase order lifecycle: PR review, PO issuance, order follow-up, shipment tracking, delivery acceptance and invoice reconciliation. • Coordinate import/export documentation, customs clearance, freight forwarding and local logistics to ensure on-time deliveries. • Perform quality inspection and acceptance of incoming stone shipments (visual checks, sample testing, tolerance/finish verification); document and escalate non-conformances. • Monitor market trends, raw material availability and price movements; maintain up-to-date price lists and provide cost input for estimating and project budgets. • Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, certificates of origin, test reports and supplier documentation. • Conduct periodic supplier performance reviews (quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness) and implement corrective actions or develop alternate sources. • Work closely with projects, warehouse and production/fit-out teams to align deliveries with project schedules and site handling requirements. • Support procurement planning and budget forecasting; identify cost savings and value engineering opportunities. • Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, commercial approval workflows and relevant trade/regulatory requirements. • Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, reporting and supplier terms.

Requirements
BACKGROUND, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Civil/Construction Management or related discipline. • 3–6 years’ procurement experience, preferably in marble/granite/natural stone, construction materials, building finishes or fit-out industry. • Demonstrable experience negotiating with suppliers, managing international shipments and handling import/export procedures in the GCC. • Experience working with ERP or procurement systems (SAP, Oracle, Odoo or similar) is preferred. Skills • Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills. • Good technical understanding of natural stone types, finishes, tolerances and handling requirements. • Proficient with MS Office (advanced Excel) and comfortable using ERP/PO systems. • Excellent organisation, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple orders and priorities. • Strong communication skills in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage for supplier engagement in the region. • Analytical mindset with ability to produce procurement reports, cost analyses and supplier scorecards. • Ability to travel for supplier visits, factory/quarry inspections and project site coordination. • Team player who collaborates effectively with operations, logistics, warehouse and project teams.

About the company
Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties. We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more. Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions: - Banking & Finance - Human Resources - Oil & Gas - Construction - Architecture & Engineering