Procurement Officer

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

Job summary

A global well-being company in Dubai is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee IT General Procurement and contracting activities. The role involves managing suppliers and contractors to ensure transparency and efficiency in procurement processes. Ideal candidates will have experience in procurement management, strong negotiation skills, and analytical ability. This position plays a key role in aligning purchasing strategies with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and contract management.
• Proficient in developing departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to oversee competitive bidding processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT General Procurement and contracting activities.
• Supervise procurement activities and ensure policy adherence.
• Negotiate with vendors on critical contracts.
• Monitor contract progress and payment status.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Organization and planning

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Job description

Who we are:

GMG is a global well-being company involved in retailing, distributing, and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sectors such as sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties, and logistics. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Operating across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sitas, and McCain.

What you'll be doing:

The role holder is responsible for managing IT General Procurement and contracting activities for GMG in a transparent, timely, and cost-efficient manner. This includes managing the group's contractors and suppliers through prequalification, tendering, contracting, and regular monitoring. The role also involves developing guidelines that govern procurement and contracting processes.

What we need:

• Assist in developing departmental policies, standards, rules, and procedures for cost-effective procurement of materials, goods, and services.
• Supervise procurement and contract management activities, ensuring adherence to GMG policies, procedures, and processes, and implement improvements to enhance workflow.
• Oversee physical verification and reconciliation of stock monthly, ensuring compliance with group cost criteria.
• Maintain controls over consumption patterns, costs, and inventory carrying costs to set inventory controls and monitor storage costs.
• Manage the competitive bidding process, including generating RFPs/RFQs, receiving, opening, evaluating bids, and safeguarding received bids.
• Monitor contract progress and payment status, providing appropriate project contract reports.
• Develop supplier sourcing strategies in consultation with stakeholders to optimize cost and quality.
• Negotiate with vendors and suppliers on major services and critical contracts, including prices, credit terms, and other conditions.

People Management:

The incumbent has no direct supervisory responsibilities but is expected to engage effectively within their function and collaborate across teams. This role contributes operationally and/or by offering expertise, guidance, and support to align with organizational goals.

Functional/Technical Competencies:

Manage archiving of all procurement documentation, including RFI, RFQ/RFP, proposals, quotations, QCS, payment vouchers, and other related documents. Demonstrate analytical ability, communication skills, organization and planning skills, negotiation, and problem-solving capabilities.