Job ID
49576
Job Title
Purchase Officer
To work for
Puzant Yacoubian Group
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Procurement/Logistics/Delivery
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
• Manage procurement activities for PYG’s various contracting and construction projects.
• Receive and review purchase requests from project managers, site teams, quantity surveyor and other relevant departments.
• Obtain quotations from local and international suppliers for construction materials, equipment, tools, and subcontracted services.
• Conduct market research and maintain updated knowledge of prices, suppliers, products, and available alternatives in the Syrian and international markets.
• Prepare technical and commercial comparison sheets for suppliers’ and subcontractors’ quotations.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and other commercial conditions with suppliers.
• Support the pricing and estimation of new projects by obtaining current and competitive market prices.
• Coordinate with the Quantity Surveyor, technical team, project managers, and management to ensure that purchased items comply with project specifications and approved budgets.
• Prepare purchase orders and ensure that all required approvals and supporting documents are obtained.
• Follow up on purchase orders, shipments, deliveries, customs procedures, and imported materials until they are received at the required location.
• Coordinate the delivery of materials and equipment to project sites in accordance with project schedules.
• Verify suppliers’ invoices, delivered quantities, and supporting documentation before submitting them for payment.
• Maintain an updated database of local and international suppliers, including their prices, products, contact details, performance, and payment terms.
• Identify alternative suppliers and materials when required to improve cost, quality, or delivery time.
• Assist in evaluating suppliers based on pricing, quality, reliability, delivery performance, and after-sales service.
• Prepare regular procurement, price comparison, purchasing status, and supplier performance reports for management.
• Work simultaneously on several contracting projects undertaken by PYG.
• Perform any additional procurement-related tasks requested by management.
• Receive and review purchase requests from project managers, site teams, quantity surveyor and other relevant departments.
• Obtain quotations from local and international suppliers for construction materials, equipment, tools, and subcontracted services.
• Conduct market research and maintain updated knowledge of prices, suppliers, products, and available alternatives in the Syrian and international markets.
• Prepare technical and commercial comparison sheets for suppliers’ and subcontractors’ quotations.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and other commercial conditions with suppliers.
• Support the pricing and estimation of new projects by obtaining current and competitive market prices.
• Coordinate with the Quantity Surveyor, technical team, project managers, and management to ensure that purchased items comply with project specifications and approved budgets.
• Prepare purchase orders and ensure that all required approvals and supporting documents are obtained.
• Follow up on purchase orders, shipments, deliveries, customs procedures, and imported materials until they are received at the required location.
• Coordinate the delivery of materials and equipment to project sites in accordance with project schedules.
• Verify suppliers’ invoices, delivered quantities, and supporting documentation before submitting them for payment.
• Maintain an updated database of local and international suppliers, including their prices, products, contact details, performance, and payment terms.
• Identify alternative suppliers and materials when required to improve cost, quality, or delivery time.
• Assist in evaluating suppliers based on pricing, quality, reliability, delivery performance, and after-sales service.
• Prepare regular procurement, price comparison, purchasing status, and supplier performance reports for management.
• Work simultaneously on several contracting projects undertaken by PYG.
• Perform any additional procurement-related tasks requested by management.
Qualifications
• A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture is preferred.
• Candidates with an assistant engineering qualification and relevant procurement experience in construction projects may also be considered.
• A minimum of three years of practical experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or project pricing within the construction sector.
• Good knowledge of construction materials, equipment, finishing materials, and subcontracted works.
• Strong knowledge of suppliers, products, and construction material prices in the Syrian market.
• Good understanding of international purchasing, imported materials, shipping, and supply procedures.
• Previous experience in obtaining quotations and supporting the pricing of construction projects.
• Ability to read and understand structural, architectural, and MEP drawings, specifications, and bills of quantities.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and supplier-management skills.
• Good command of English, particularly for communicating with international suppliers and reviewing quotations and technical documents.
• Proficiency in Arabic.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to prepare clear technical and commercial comparison sheets.
• Good analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage several purchase requests and projects simultaneously.
• Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience in contracting companies and with both local and international suppliers.
• Candidates with an assistant engineering qualification and relevant procurement experience in construction projects may also be considered.
• A minimum of three years of practical experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or project pricing within the construction sector.
• Good knowledge of construction materials, equipment, finishing materials, and subcontracted works.
• Strong knowledge of suppliers, products, and construction material prices in the Syrian market.
• Good understanding of international purchasing, imported materials, shipping, and supply procedures.
• Previous experience in obtaining quotations and supporting the pricing of construction projects.
• Ability to read and understand structural, architectural, and MEP drawings, specifications, and bills of quantities.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and supplier-management skills.
• Good command of English, particularly for communicating with international suppliers and reviewing quotations and technical documents.
• Proficiency in Arabic.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to prepare clear technical and commercial comparison sheets.
• Good analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage several purchase requests and projects simultaneously.
• Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience in contracting companies and with both local and international suppliers.
Salary and Benefits
Defined after interview
About us
Established in Damascus, Syria, in 1923, the Yacoubian Company developed its business throughout the years to become one of the leading companies in Syria – offering world-class services and a diverse range of innovative, market-leading products and brands. Starting with construction – the Yacoubian Company acquired prestigious projects throughout Syria, establishing itself as a major force within the country’s construction industry. It left a permanent mark on Syria’s infrastructure – a legacy and commitment it stands by until today. Building on its solid foundation, and with the evolving Syrian business market – the Yacoubian Company diversified its portfolio by working in the trading of products and services. In 1975, a new company – Puzant Yacoubian & Sons – was formed, reflecting the progression of the company into new and challenging fields. In 2011, Puzant Yacoubian & Sons changed its legal format to become a limited liability company under the name of Puzant Yacoubian Group Ltd. (PYG). Today, PYG is a market leader in the fields of contracting, building materials, photo imaging, generators, and UPS systems. Responding to the increased customer expectations and demands, PYG has kept pace through its diverse and state-of-the-art products, qualified personnel, and proficiency at attaining and maintaining total customer satisfaction.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Jul 09, 2026
Expiry Date
Aug 08, 2026
CV Language
English
