Procurement Executive (Talent Pool)

AWR; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

AWR in Dubai is seeking a procurement professional to source suppliers, obtain quotes, and process purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services. You will maintain vendor relationships, track inventory needs, and ensure compliance with procurement policies.

The ideal candidate has 3-4 years of experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and solid knowledge of Oracle ERP, MS Excel, and UAE market dynamics.

Qualifications

• University degree in commerce or related field.
• Familiarity with procurement policies, tendering and contracting.
• Experience with material specifications and UAE market knowledge.
• Proficient in ERP systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of procurement processes and procedures.
• Receive PRs from various departments and business entities.
• Float enquiries and invite quotes.
• Negotiate price, payment terms, and delivery time within budget.
• Prepare purchase orders and contracts with full documentation.
• Capture savings and report BU-wise.
• Utilize P2P systems in procurement and supply.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Vendor management

Negotiation

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Data analytics

ORACLE ERP

MS Excel

Education

Commerce degree

CIPS certification

Engineering background

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job purpose: To support the procurement process by sourcing suppliers, obtaining quotes, processing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services. Assist in maintaining vendor relationships, tracking inventory needs, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies.

Job responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of procurement processes and procedures
• Receive PRs from various departments and business entities
• Float enquiries and invite quotes
• Good sourcing knowledge of specific categories
• Facilitate in negotiating good price, appropriate payment terms, delivery time as per the set budget and other terms and conditions
• Prepare purchase orders and contracts as per procurement policy & procedures with complete documents such as quotes, scope of work, technical and commercial comparisons evaluation/s for clear traceability review & approval.
• Ensure to capture savings and negotiated savings for the purchase order issued BU-wise
• The use of Purchase to Pay (P2P) systems in procurement and supply
• Effective communication and teamwork with relevant stakeholders to advise them of the role and responsibilities of the procurement function.
• Effective use of technology & data bases that contributes to the procurement function
• Assist in resolving invoice disputes and other hitches for smooth operations.

Educational Qualification

• University Graduate (Commerce, CIPS / Engineering Background)

Work Experience

• 3-4 years of experience in procurement functions.
• Candidate is responsible for understanding of commercial aspects of material specifications, (having exposure to general administrative / building materials / automotive and marketing requirements)
• Knowledge of Engineering background is a plus
• Well-versed with tendering process and contractual terms and conditions
• He / She should have excellent negotiating skills, knowledge of UAE market, and exposure to techno commercial aspects of local and international purchasing and to be able to work under pressure.
• Well-versed with ORACLE ERP besides word, excel and outlook
• Good communication skills to be able to interact effectively with various senior level stakeholders