Admin – Purchase & Procurement | Construction

Job Description ERA Projects is looking for an **Admin – Purchase \& Procurement** professional with a strong **construction industry background** to support purchasing, procurement coordination, and administrative operations. The ideal candidate should be experienced in handling **supplier coordination, quotations, purchase orders, invoices, documentation, material follow\-ups, and general procurement administration** within a construction environment. Indeed Bahrain listings for this role similarly emphasize administration, documentation, MS Office, supplier/vendor coordination, and construction or real\-estate experience. Key Responsibilities * Handle day\-to\-day **purchase and procurement administration** for construction projects. * Receive and process purchase requests from project and site teams. * Source quotations from local suppliers and prepare **quotation comparison sheets**. * Prepare and process **Purchase Orders (POs)** and purchase documentation. * Follow up with suppliers regarding prices, availability, delivery schedules, and pending orders. * Coordinate with **Project Managers, Engineers, Site Supervisors, Stores, Accounts, and suppliers**. * Maintain organized records of quotations, POs, invoices, delivery notes, and supplier documents. * Verify purchase documents and coordinate with Accounts for invoice processing. * Monitor material requirements and follow up on urgent construction\-site purchases. * Maintain and update the **supplier/vendor database**. * Prepare procurement reports, Excel sheets, and other administrative documents. * Assist in monitoring office and project\-related supplies. * Handle emails, correspondence, filing, and other administrative duties related to procurement. * Ensure purchasing documentation is complete and properly approved. * Support management with general procurement and administrative tasks. Requirements * **Minimum 2–3 years of experience** in Administration, Purchasing, or Procurement. * **Strong construction industry experience is highly preferred.** * Good knowledge of **construction materials, tools, equipment, and site requirements**. * Experience dealing with **local Bahrain suppliers** is an advantage. * Familiarity with **RFQs, quotations, comparative statements, Purchase Orders, invoices, and delivery notes**. * Excellent knowledge of **MS Office, particularly Excel and Word**. * Strong organizational, coordination, and follow\-up skills. * Good English communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to multitask and work under pressure. * GCC experience is an advantage. * **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 someone with **actual construction procurement experience**, not purely general office administration. The successful candidate should understand how construction purchasing works, be comfortable communicating with suppliers and site teams, and be able to efficiently manage **quotations, POs, documentation, deliveries, and procurement follow\-ups**. **Immediate joiners currently in Bahrain are strongly encouraged to apply.** Work Location: In person