Junior Admin Purchaser – Construction

Description

Summary: ERA Projects is seeking a Junior Admin Purchaser to support daily purchasing, procurement coordination, and administrative activities for construction projects. Highlights: 1. Support daily purchasing and procurement coordination for construction projects 2. Engage with construction-related purchasing and material knowledge 3. Handle quotations, purchase orders, and delivery follow-ups Job Description ERA Projects is looking for a **Junior Admin Purchaser – Construction** to support daily purchasing, procurement coordination, and administrative activities for construction projects. The ideal candidate should have **hands\-on experience with construction\-related purchasing**, good knowledge of construction materials, and strong administrative and coordination skills. Similar Bahrain postings emphasize purchase requests, POs, supplier quotations, delivery follow\-up, records, and coordination with project/store/accounts teams. Key Responsibilities * Process **purchase requests and purchase orders (POs)** for construction materials, tools, equipment, and site requirements. * Request quotations from local suppliers and prepare **quotation comparison sheets**. * Assist in sourcing and evaluating suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery. * Follow up with suppliers regarding **orders, deliveries, and pending materials**. * Coordinate with site engineers, project managers, stores, and accounts regarding purchasing requirements. * Maintain accurate records of POs, quotations, invoices, delivery notes, and supplier information. * Track material requirements and ensure timely procurement according to project schedules. * Assist in monitoring material availability and shortages. * Prepare procurement reports, spreadsheets, and administrative documents. * Maintain organized physical and electronic filing systems. * Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, delivery dates, and order status. * Support general administrative activities related to procurement and construction projects. * Ensure purchasing documentation follows company procedures and approval requirements. Requirements * **2–3 years of experience** in purchasing, procurement, or administration. * **Construction industry experience is strongly preferred.** * Good knowledge of **construction materials, tools, equipment, and site requirements**. * Experience dealing with suppliers and obtaining quotations. * Familiarity with **Purchase Orders, Purchase Requests, Comparative Statements, and delivery documentation**. * Good knowledge of **MS Office, particularly Excel and Word**. * Strong organizational and follow\-up skills. * Good English communication skills; Arabic is an advantage. * Ability to coordinate effectively with suppliers, site teams, stores, and accounts. * Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple purchasing requirements. * **Must be currently located in Bahrain.** * **Must be available for immediate joining.** * Candidates with **cancelled/transferable visa or valid local status** are preferred. Ideal Candidate We are looking for a **junior\-level candidate with genuine construction purchasing experience**, rather than someone with only general office administration experience. The candidate should understand construction materials, be comfortable communicating with suppliers, and be capable of handling **quotations, purchase orders, delivery follow\-ups, documentation, and site procurement requirements**. **Immediate joiners currently in Bahrain are strongly encouraged to apply.** Work Location: In person