Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview Of The Role

To perform procurement activities of goods and services by the Group’s policies, procedures, and regulations. This role will be responsible to procure quality and cost-effective material and create, negotiate, and finalize subcontracts, rate agreements, and labor supply agreements as per Al-Futtaim Engineering and Technologies (AFET) requirements, with the minimum turnaround time, to enhance the company's profitability, by delivering efficient, professional procurement services.

Duties include planning, scheduling, initiating, monitoring, and quality assurance of all procurement and contract activities. Work requires independent and professional judgment and is performed under the general direction of the Head of Procurement. To do this will require innovation, process-driven with a good financial and logical approach to the procurement function to ensure the overall satisfaction of Al-Futtaim Engineering and Technologies (AFET)’s stakeholders.

What You Will Do

• Assist in developing procurement plans and requisition schedules along with Al-Futtaim Engineering and Technologies (AFET)’s various projects, clients, divisions, and businesses.
• Coordinate with concerned stakeholders for timely updates on requisitions status, by schedule requirements.
• Provide a complete service interface between customers / requesting divisions, the procurement department, and contractors/suppliers/service providers through the processing of procurement services in line with budgets, time, and AFET’s quality standards.
• Adhere to centralized procurement policies and procedures to procure goods and services effectively and efficiently. Purchases must always be made at the right price, within budget, from the right source, at the right quality, and the right quantity delivered on time as was agreed contractually.
• Prepare requests for Information/Proposal/Quotation/Tender with pertinent specifications, clear terms, and conditions and prepare tender/quotations evaluation reports.
• Apply the P2P ERP Process for all procurement transactions by creating POs/Contracts via the ERP system.
• Implement the set administrative, purchasing, and clerical procedures to maintain the efficiency of the Procurement function.
• Ensure approvals are obtained by the relevant policies and the Delegation of Authority (DOA).
• Coordinate with the Accounts and Commercial Departments, to avoid any delays arising out of budget allocations, issuing of L/C’s, and other modes of payments. Assist with associated business requirements and related document verification.
• Participate in price negotiation for Engineered equipment and significant bulk material orders to achieve substantial savings for the company.
• Ensure that purchasing and vendor records are fully maintained and updated and assist the Procurement Manager and the Senior Procurement Engineer in the preparation of various reports, at regular intervals, on progress against the baseline procurement program and delivery schedules.
• Undertake periodic vendor evaluation and spend analysis and maintain a solid vendor base. Manage Vendor relationships and build effective supply chain partnerships.
• Ensure purchasing, expediting, and material control functions are performed by the company’s highest standards.
• Review expenditures against approved budgets and maintain strict control of budgets and procurement programs.
• Conduct price analysis, and commercial evaluation of proposals in coordination with the technical team.

Required Skills To Be Successful

Goal-Oriented

Negotiation

Communication

Time Management

Teamwork

About The Team

The MEP Procurement team is a group of highly motivated, collaborative, and fun professionals across Qatar, looking to add a member to the department.

What Equips You For The Role

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical).
• 5 - 7 years in MEP Procurement preferably in FM Companies.
• Proficient Use of MS Applications
• Driving License is a must.

About Al-Futtaim Malls

Al-Futtaim Malls provides development and asset management expertise, specializing in building retail-led super regional malls in prime locations across MENA and beyond. With a proven track record of creating both sustainable revenue growth and value enhancement for tenants, Al-Futtaim Malls delivers exceptional experiences and exciting shopping environments for customers.

Part of the Al-Futtaim Group, Al-Futtaim Malls leadership team brings more than 30 years of experience and a deep understanding and knowledge of the retail sector, both from a shopper’s point of view but as curators of space or landlords to other brands. The company has a directly managed portfolio including over 9 million sqft of retail space across four malls in the MENA region and two under development. Malls under the Al-Futtaim Malls portfolio include Dubai Festival City Mall and Festival Plaza in the UAE, Cairo Festival City Mall in Egypt, Doha Festival City in Qatar, and Zenata Mall, in Morocco.

Leveraging on the expertise of its parent company, Al-Futtaim Malls established PLEX Management Services offering a full array of services including asset management and development, leasing, and brand experience expertise to shopping mall landlords and retail organizations globally. Implementing global best practices and deploying Al-Futtaim Mall’s deep understanding of mall management and retail dynamics, PLEX promises to deliver continuous growth and long-term value for its partners.

For more information on Al-Futtaim Malls, please visit https://www.al-futtaimmalls.com/