Procurement Associate: Contracts & Supplier Negotiations

Dubai Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 39,060 - 55,800; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Limited in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is seeking an entry-level Procurement Manager to join its team. This full-time morning shift role requires a graduate-level qualification and at least 1 year of procurement experience, with travel to meet suppliers as needed.

The position focuses on supplier liaison, contract negotiations, and maintaining smooth goods flow for production, with collaboration across legal and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working in the procurement department in a related field.
• Master's degree in purchasing management preferred
• Certification from the Next Level Purchasing Association or the Universal
• Public Procurement Certification Council desired
• Working knowledge of the industry and market conditions
• Strong understanding of procurement and negotiation techniques
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Able to travel to meet with suppliers and work overtime as required

Responsibilities

• Act as a point of contact between the company and suppliers
• Identify potential suppliers based on project requirements
• Negotiate contracts, terms and deadlines with vendors and suppliers
• Monitor and update relevant departments regarding price fluctuations of goods and vendor pricing
• Manage an efficient flow of goods to ensure optimum production
• Process purchase orders to acquire goods
• Work closely with the legal department to ensure contract terms are favorable to the company
• Attend meetings with the legal team, engineering team, vendors and suppliers

Skills

Procurement management

Negotiation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Conflict resolution

Travel

Education

Graduate level qualification

Master's degree in purchasing management

Next Level Purchasing Association certification

Universal certification

Public Procurement Certification Council

Job description

Dubai Limited in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is seeking an entry-level Procurement Manager to join its team. This full-time morning shift role requires a graduate-level qualification and at least 1 year of procurement experience, with travel to meet suppliers as needed.

The position focuses on supplier liaison, contract negotiations, and maintaining smooth goods flow for production, with collaboration across legal and engineering teams.