Procurement & Operations Manager for a construction contractor delivering public infrastructure projects in Malta. Leads procurement, supplier management and import logistics. Turkish and English fluency mandatory.

We are a construction contractor delivering public infrastructure projects in Malta, is seeking a Procurement & Operations Manager to lead its procurement function and support operations across two active project sites.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the full procurement cycle for construction materials, plant, equipment and services: requirement analysis from BOQs and drawings, sourcing, tender evaluation, negotiation and award.
Select and manage suppliers and service providers, negotiate contract terms, and monitor supplier performance and delivery compliance.
Coordinate the supply of materials from Turkish and local suppliers to site, aligning deliveries with construction programmes and site storage capacity.
Manage import and customs processes for materials sourced from outside the EU, including tariff classification, customs documentation and regulatory compliance (CBAM, EORI, trade defence measures).
Control procurement budgets, verify supplier invoices and credit notes, and reconcile procurement costs against project cost plans.
Develop and maintain procurement tracking systems, supplier registers and management reporting tools.
Coordinate the organisation's document control, information flow and work instructions across sites and departments.
Provide operational and administrative management support to site teams, including workforce administration, accommodation logistics and compliance documentation.
Liaise with project managers, site engineers, clients and regulatory authorities.

REQUIREMENTS

Degree in Management Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline (MQF/EQF Level 6 or higher).
Minimum 5 years' experience in procurement within the construction sector, including project-based material sourcing.
Proven experience sourcing structural steel, rebar, formwork, scaffolding and related construction materials from Turkish supplier markets.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and bills of quantities (AutoCAD / ArchiCAD).
Working knowledge of EU customs and import compliance procedures.
Turkish: fluent, written and spoken (MANDATORY). The Company's head office, management and principal supplier network operate in Turkish; the role requires daily negotiation and contract work in Turkish.
English: fluent, written and spoken (MANDATORY). Required for correspondence with Maltese authorities, clients and local suppliers.
Advanced MS Excel and experience with procurement/ERP systems.

Procurement & Operations Manager

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