Purchasing Officer Aqwat For Trading & Contracting LLC

We are looking for a Purchasing Officer with Oman Driving License to join our Procurement Department who has a strong experience in project-based procurement, supplier management, and coordination with warehouse and finance teams.

You will be responsible for managing and leading the procurement function to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant sourcing of materials, equipment, and services required for our projects, which includes a wide range of activities, but not limited to:

PROCUREMENT & PURCHASING

• Lead the end-to-end procurement process based on LBOs, BOQs, and project requirements.
• Break down general requirements into detailed material specifications.
• Prepare, issue, and manage RFQs to approved suppliers.
• Analyze and compare supplier quotations technically and commercially.
• Negotiate prices, delivery schedules, and payment terms.
• Select suppliers in line with company policy and client/regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and issue Purchase Orders (POs).

SUPPLIER & VENDOR MANAGEMENT

• Manage and maintain the approved supplier database.
• Ensure compliance with client approvals and regulatory standards (e.g., DCRP where applicable).
• Evaluate supplier performance in terms of cost, quality, and delivery.
• Resolve supplier-related issues and delays.

INVENTORY & WAREHOUSE COORDINATION

• Coordinate with warehouse/storekeeper to verify stock availability before purchasing.
• Avoid overstocking and duplicate purchasing.
• Ensure materials received match purchase orders and specifications.
• Support inventory planning and material availability for projects.

DOCUMENTATION & SYSTEMS

• Ensure all procurement documentation is complete and properly filed.
• Update procurement transactions in Tally and/or ERP systems.
• Support ERP implementation and adoption of standardized procurement workflows.
• Prepare procurement reports for management review.

COORDINATION & SUPPORT

• Work closely with project engineers, site teams, warehouse, and finance departments.
• Provide procurement status updates and highlight risks or delays.
• Support audits, tenders, and management reviews.

COMPLIANCE & COST CONTROL

• Ensure procurement activities comply with company procedures and client requirements.
• Monitor procurement costs against project budgets.
• Support cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.