Procurement Officer

University of Wollongong in Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Dubai seeks a Procurement Officer to enhance procurement processes and support accounts payable. This role involves sourcing suppliers, managing purchase orders, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of goods. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive, tax-free salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance and education allowances for children. Join a diverse and dynamic team committed to excellence in procurement and supply chain management.

Benefits

Five weeks of paid leave annually

Annual air ticket

Private medical insurance

Life and disability insurance

Professional development support

Education allowance for up to three children

Fee waivers for further studies

Qualifications

• 3+ years of procurement or purchasing experience in a large organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement processes and maintain supplier records.
• Negotiate with vendors and manage purchase orders.
• Collaborate with internal departments for purchasing requests.

Skills

Procurement Processes

Problem-Solving Skills

Customer Relations Skills

Oracle Fusion ERP

Organizational Skills

English Communication Skills

Proficiency in Word and Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management

Tools

Oracle

Job description

About UOWD

Established in 1951, Australia’s University of Wollongong is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide*. With international campuses in Dubai, Hong Kong, and Malaysia, UOWD offers over 40 globally recognized bachelor's and master's degrees across 10 industry sectors. Our programs are accredited by CAA and KHDA in the UAE, AQF in Australia, and our business programs are accredited by AACSB. Additionally, some programs hold professional accreditations from CFA, ACCA, CIPD, CIM, and CILT.

As the first internationally accredited Australian university in the UAE, we serve over 3,500 students from more than 100 nationalities. Our alumni network of 152,000 alumni are employed by top-tier companies like 3M, ADCB, Adidas, Amazon, Deloitte, Emirates, FedEx, GE, IBM, Microsoft, and Pepsico. Research indicates that 83% of our graduates find employment within six months of graduation.

Life at UOWD emphasizes excellence in teaching, research, and industry engagement, with the student experience at its core. Our 200,000-square-foot campus at Dubai Knowledge Park offers modern learning spaces and access to cutting-edge technology, situated near major landmarks like the Palm and Burj Khalifa, capitalizing on Dubai's innovative environment.

*QS World University Rankings 2024 **Data from the Graduate Destination Survey 2017 to 2021

About the Role

The Procurement Officer will support procurement processes and accounts payable, maintain supplier records, assist in supplier sourcing, and handle purchase requisitions, RFQs, and purchase orders.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily procurement activities in accordance with procurement policies.
• Source suppliers locally and online.
• Handle RFQ and RFP processes for purchase requests.
• Coordinate with internal departments for purchasing requests.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
• Organize procurement documents systematically.
• Negotiate with vendors to finalize purchase orders.
• Create purchase orders, manage supplier registration, and prepare goods receipt notes in Oracle.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• Work closely with accounts payable to ensure timely invoice processing.
• Track advance payments to suppliers and update AP staff.
• Maintain records of capital expenditure commitments.
• Close purchase orders promptly.
• Assist the Finance team with month-end reporting and provide ad-hoc reports as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field.

Experience

At least 3 years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably in a large or complex organization. Experience with Oracle Fusion ERP is highly desirable.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of procurement processes.
• Problem-solving and customer relations skills.
• Ability to work independently, under pressure, and handle multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Flexibility regarding working hours.

Compensation and Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a competitive, tax-free salary, five weeks of paid leave annually, an annual air ticket, private medical insurance for self and dependents, life and disability insurance, professional development support, education allowance for up to three children, and fee waivers for further studies for self and dependents.

UOWD is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.