About The Company
Advanced Construction Technology Services (ACTS) is a leading third-party engineering firm specializing in Testing, Inspection, Certification, Engineering Services, and Knowledge & Education in the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Since its establishment in 1996, ACTS has become a regional reference in construction consultancy services and a pioneer in technological advancements in the materials and geo-engineering fields. With branches and activities in multiple countries, ACTS offers a diverse range of services through five complementary divisions: Testing, Inspection, Certification, Engineering Services, and Knowledge & Education.
Key Responsibilities
- Communicates and coordinates regularly with all appropriate employees from different divisions to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental purchasing operations and activities.
- Maintain and update manual and computerized filing and registration systems, and compile and prepare reports and documents relating to purchasing activities.
- Maintains the files as mentioned in the list of quality records.
- Follow up public relation officer to assure issuing visas, resident permit and other related documents.
- Responsible for all the insurance policies issued for the company.
- Develops proposals and specifications for purchases of goods and services.
- Coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying materials, equipment, machinery and supplies.
- Analyzes bid results for quality and cost effectiveness considerations.
- Answers information requests from other ACTS departments regarding existing purchasing procedures.
- Analyzes market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability.
- Ensures all purchasing is performed with a strict adherence to current ethical Procedure.
- Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning procurement progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
- Responds to customers’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
- Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
- Controls purchasing Division petty cash and reports it accurately and timely to accounting.
- Assists in Development and implementation purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
- Participates in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials.
- Prepares reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs.
- Resolves vendor or contractor grievance, and claims against suppliers.
- Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field
- Minimum of 07 years of experience in procurement and logistics, preferably in the construction industry
- Strong knowledge of procurement and logistics processes, including sourcing, negotiation, and contract management
- Proficient in using procurement and logistics software and tools
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Strong leadership and team management skills
