A construction company in Bahrain is looking for an experienced Purchasing Officer to handle daily purchasing and procurement work for construction projects. The role involves sourcing materials, dealing with suppliers, preparing purchase orders, and making sure materials reach the site on time.
Main Responsibilities
- Manage the full purchasing process from purchase requests to delivery
- Source construction materials, MEP materials, tools, equipment, consumables, and site supplies
- Find and maintain records of approved suppliers and vendors
- Request supplier quotations and prepare price comparison sheets
- Compare commercial offers and negotiate prices, delivery dates, payment terms, and discounts
- Prepare and process Purchase Orders (POs)
- Coordinate with suppliers, site engineers, project teams, and store staff
- Track local deliveries, shipping, and transportation schedules
- Follow up on pending quotations, order confirmations, production, and delivery dates
- Check that materials match project specifications, quantities, and quality requirements
- Prepare and verify delivery notes, invoices, GRNs, material receipt reports, and other purchasing documents
- Maintain purchase registers, supplier records, procurement logs, and delivery tracking sheets
- Match supplier invoices with purchase orders and accounts records
- Help monitor site stock, minimum stock levels, material availability, and returns or replacements
- Maintain material inspection and stock reconciliation records
- Use MS Excel to track purchase orders, budgets, pending materials, delivery status, and supplier response times
- Support procurement audits, reports, and supplier selection
Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred
- Proven experience as a Purchasing Officer, Procurement Officer, Purchasing Coordinator, or similar construction procurement role
- Good knowledge of construction materials, MEP supplies, tools, equipment, and consumables
- Experience with suppliers and vendors in the Bahrain construction sector is highly preferred
- Good negotiation, communication, organization, and follow-up skills
- Good knowledge of MS Excel, Word, email, and procurement documentation
- Able to manage several purchase orders and supplier requirements at the same time
- Strong attention to detail
- Able to work under deadlines in a busy construction environment
- Immediate joiners are preferred
- Must currently be available in Bahrain
Job Details
- Position: Purchasing Officer – Construction
- Location: Bahrain
- Industry: Construction
- Experience: Relevant construction purchasing experience required
- Joining: Immediate joiners preferred
How to Apply
Send your CV through WhatsApp:
WhatsApp: 33689182
No calls, please.
FAQs
What experience is required?
Candidates should have proven purchasing or procurement experience in the construction industry.
Is Bahrain construction market experience required?
It is highly preferred, especially experience dealing with local construction suppliers and vendors.
What materials will the Purchasing Officer handle?
The role covers construction materials, MEP materials, tools, equipment, consumables, and other site supplies.
Is Excel knowledge required?
Yes. Candidates should be comfortable using MS Excel spreadsheets, formulas, and tracking tables.
Can candidates outside Bahrain apply?
No. Candidates must currently be available in Bahrain.
Are immediate joiners preferred?
Yes, immediate joiners are preferred.
