Our Company
AKUO Energy is a private French producer of electricity from renewable energy which develops, finances, constructs and operates a range of electric power plants. AKUO Energy is continuing its worldwide expansion and structuration of its activities.
In this prospect, AKUO Energy has registered a company in Dubai which main objective is to become the trading entity for the group, negotiating large scale contracts with suppliers including but not limited to PV modules, and also to provide services for the group such as procurement services.
AKUO Energy Solutions is also engaged in the regional green energy market and aims to develop projects as an Engineering and Procurement Firm, in association with local Construction companies.
Job Description
As junior procurement officer, the employee will have to implement the orders and strategy given by the senior procurement officer. Its main duties will focus on logistics/expediting/ordering, including but not limited to:
- Coordination with the forwarding agents, suppliers, counter test laboratories and any other third party involved to ensure that deadlines are met, with the highest level of quality in respect of the specifications given
- To create typical Preferred Vendor List for the different types of plant configurations and maintain an updated database of suppliers/products/…
- Preparing Tendering package according to AES Standards and Senior procurement officer directives
- Sending the tendering packages and follow-up of the vendors / subcontractors to ensure getting the replies in a correct and timely manner
Required Qualification for the Position:
Professional :
- 1 year preferably in a procurement position
- Preference will be given to candidates with a previous track record in procurement dedicated to projects.
- Written/spoken Arabic and French is a plus and a thorough knowledge of English is a must
- The candidate must be very well organized and demonstrate a high level of rigor
- Proficient in Office Software suite
Location: based in Dubai, JLT, with a possibility to join the managerial team on business trips when needed and with at least 2 weeks’ notice
Required experience:
Procurement: 1 year