Procurement Officer

Al Khaznah Leathers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Khaznah Leathers in Abu Dhabi is seeking a procurement professional to manage end-to-end sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, and logistics, ensuring timely availability of quality materials at competitive costs.

You will work with production, finance, and operations to optimize costs, negotiate with suppliers, coordinate imports, and ensure compliance and quality across leather, chemicals, and textile inputs.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of procurement experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience in international sourcing, supplier negotiation, and import processes.
• Knowledge of ERP/procurement systems and inventory processes.
• Experience in leather, chemical, textile, or manufacturing industries is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Source and manage local and international suppliers, including China-based vendors.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Create and process purchase orders and monitor supplier deliveries.
• Coordinate imports, shipping, freight forwarding, and customs documentation.
• Maintain supplier records, procurement reports, and cost analysis.
• Work with Production, Finance, and Operations to ensure material availability.
• Ensure purchased materials meet quality, compliance, and company requirements.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Procurement planning

International sourcing

ERP systems

Inventory management

Education

Supply chain degree

Tools

ERP software

Inventory software

Job description

The role is responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, and logistics, to ensure timely availability of quality materials at competitive costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and manage local and international suppliers, including China-based vendors.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Create and process purchase orders and monitor supplier deliveries.
• Coordinate imports, shipping, freight forwarding, and customs documentation.
• Maintain supplier records, procurement reports, and cost analysis.
• Work with Production, Finance, and Operations to ensure material availability.
• Ensure purchased materials meet quality, compliance, and company requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of procurement experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience in international sourcing, supplier negotiation, and import processes.
• Knowledge of ERP/procurement systems and inventory processes.
• Experience in leather, chemical, textile, or manufacturing industries is an advantage.

Core Competencies

• Supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Cost optimization and procurement planning.
• Knowledge of international sourcing and logistics.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement activities efficiently.