Procurement Executive

Jak Consultancy; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consultancy firm in Dubai is seeking a Procurement Executive to manage the sourcing and purchasing of chemicals and materials. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in procurement or supply chain, particularly within the chemical sector, and strong negotiation skills. This role offers a competitive salary package of up to AED 10,000 per month.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of procurement or supply chain experience, ideally in the chemical trading or manufacturing sector.
• Knowledge of chemical raw materials and import/export regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the sourcing and purchasing of chemicals and raw materials.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate import/export documentation and customs clearance.
• Monitor market trends and chemical price movements.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle or similar)

Job description

Position: Procurement Executive

Location: Dubai, UAE

Salary: Up to AED 10,000 per month

Experience: 2–3 Years

Industry: Chemicals & Trading

About the Role

We are seeking a Procurement Executive to manage the sourcing and purchasing of chemicals, raw materials, and packaging supplies that support our trading and distribution operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the chemical industry, vendor negotiations, and import/export documentation, ensuring material availability, cost efficiency, and quality compliance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers for chemicals and related materials.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to achieve optimal cost savings.
• Maintain long-term supplier relationships and evaluate vendor performance based on quality, delivery, and compliance.
• Research and identify new or alternative suppliers to ensure supply chain resilience.

2. Purchasing Operations

• Prepare, issue, and track Purchase Orders (POs) in line with company policies.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and resolve order discrepancies.
• Liaise with logistics teams for import/export documentation, customs clearance, and shipment tracking.
• Maintain accurate procurement data including supplier records, purchase history, and price logs.
• Monitor market trends, chemical price movements, and currency fluctuations to support decision-making.

3. Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure adherence to company procurement and quality standards.
• Track supplier performance metrics, payment terms, and delivery compliance.
• Support preparation of procurement reports, dashboards, and presentations.

4. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Sales, Technical, and Operations teams to forecast demand and plan procurement schedules.
• Support sourcing of specialty chemicals for new product developments.
• Provide regular updates on order status, lead times, and market developments to stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration.
• 2–3 years of procurement or supply chain experience, ideally within the chemical trading or manufacturing sector.
• Knowledge of chemical raw materials, import/export regulations, and procurement documentation.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills with attention to detail.