Procurement Officer

Headway Holding Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in procurement situated in Abu Dhabi is seeking a professional to identify and develop local and international suppliers for Oil & Gas products. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering or Business, possess 1–5 years of experience in procurement, and strong negotiation and communication skills in English. This position involves coordinating vendor processes and ensuring compliance with technical standards. A meticulous approach to supplier evaluations is essential.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience in Oil & Gas procurement or trading.
• Excellent numerical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Good communication skills in English are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop local and international suppliers.
• Maintain an updated supplier database.
• Prepare and issue RFQs to approved suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Familiarity with vendor registration processes

Strong knowledge of Oil & Gas materials

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Job description

• Identify and develop local and international suppliers for Oil & Gas products and services
• Source alternate and backup suppliers to reduce supply risk
• Conduct market research to identify new suppliers and products
• Maintain an updated supplier database
• Coordinate vendor pre‑qualification and registration processes
• Collect and verify supplier documents such as licenses, ISO, HSE, certifications
• Support registrations with Oil & Gas clients such as ADNOC or similar entities
• Ensure suppliers meet technical, quality, and HSE requirements
• Prepare and issue RFQs to approved suppliers
• Receive, evaluate, and compare supplier quotations
• Prepare comparative statements and recommendations
• Coordinate commercial clarifications with suppliers
• Coordinate with engineering / sales teams for technical specifications
• Ensure supplier offerings comply with client requirements
• Follow up on technical submittals and approvals
• Support tendering and bid activities
• Negotiate prices, lead times, and payment terms
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities
• Support budget control and procurement planning

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain‑preferred
• 1–5 years of experience in Oil & Gas procurement or trading
• Strong knowledge of Oil & Gas materials and supplier markets
• Familiarity with vendor registration processes
• Good negotiation and communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel, ERP systems
• Excellent numerical, communication, and negotiation skills
• Good communication skills in English Mandatory