Procurement Engineer

Kemipex; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end procurement operations. This role involves vendor sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier performance evaluations, ensuring compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with business needs, contributing to strategic sourcing initiatives and data-driven decision-making. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of procurement processes, driving success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end procurement operations and vendor management.
• Strong analytical skills for data evaluation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement operations including vendor sourcing and order tracking.
• Enhance supplier relationships and lead contract negotiations.

Skills

Vendor Sourcing

Quotation Analysis

Purchase Order Management

Contract Negotiation

Supplier Performance Evaluation

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Procurement Management Software

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

Procurement Execution

• Manage end-to-end procurement operations: vendor sourcing, quotation analysis, purchase orders, order tracking.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procurement audit standards.
• Review and validate purchase requisitions and ensure timely execution.

Supplier Management

• Maintain and enhance relationships with key suppliers.
• Lead vendor registrations, price negotiations, contract renewals, and supplier onboarding.
• Manage and resolve NCRs (non-conformance reports) effectively.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and appraisals.

Planning & Strategy

• Work closely with BDMs to support strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Contribute to demand and supply planning by analyzing historical data, inventory levels, forecasts, and market insights.
• Conduct quarterly inventory evaluations and suggest reorder points (min/max).

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate effectively with Sales, Logistics, Finance, and Business Development teams.
• Act as focal point for back-to-back order execution (excluding base oil).
• Align procurement activities with business requirements to avoid under/over-stocking.

Data & Compliance

• Maintain accurate procurement records: supplier activity, purchase history, pricing logs, and trackers.
• Evaluate procurement trends, payment status, and supplier performance.
• Support preparation of reports, dashboards, presentations, meeting agendas, and minutes of meetings.