Procurement Officer

Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent group in UAE is looking for a Purchasing Specialist to manage and control purchasing activities. The role involves negotiating contracts, driving cost savings, and maintaining supplier networks. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree, and be fluent in English, with Arabic as a plus. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with managing internal and external client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage internal departmental and external client relationships.
• Drive cost savings through negotiations and implementation of process efficiencies.
• Ensure all sourcing-related data is accurately managed.

Skills

Fluent in English

Supply-Chain management dynamics

Arabic (advantage)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any stream

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Plans, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to the purchasing function within the excellent negotiate contract terms of agreement and pricing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Proactive management of internal departmental and external client relationships.
• Drive cost savings through negotiations and implementation of process efficiencies.
• Assess and build annual sourcing strategies for delivery of service commodities.
• Understand and leverage spend, standardizing services, and optimizing the supply base.
• Negotiate pricing, discounts, value, or competitive differentiators. Evaluate sourced services pricing to maintain competitive positioning in the market.
• Ensure supplier network accurately and understands the statement of work.
• Ensure all sourcing-related data is accurately reflected in the sourcing database and trackers, all in a timely manner – no-gaps.
• Be extremely proactive and responsive. Manage internal and external customer expectations.
• Develop a network of sourcing channels within your region to attain company objectives.
• Initiating enquiries, MCS and all other formalities for scrap sale.
• Handles requisitions relating to staff uniforms.
• Responsible for filing of all purchase orders and supporting documentation.
• Perform all the activities in compliance with the Company’s QHSEMS and as per the assigned specific responsibilities.
• Carries out any additional tasks assigned (in line with qualifications and ability) by the line Manager.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in any stream.

Experience

A minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role.

Knowledge & Skills

Fluent in English; Arabic an advantage.

Supply-Chain management dynamics.