Procurement Officer

Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai is seeking a Purchasing Manager. This role involves planning, organizing, and directing purchasing activities, with a focus on cost savings through effective negotiations and supplier management. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in supply-chain dynamics. Proficiency in English is essential, and knowledge of Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any stream.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal and external client relationships effectively.
• Negotiate pricing and implement cost-saving processes.
• Ensure compliance with company’s QHSEMS standards.

Skills

Negotiation

Supply-Chain Management

Customer Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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 2years of experience in the similar role.

Knowledge & Skills

Fluent in English; Arabic an advantage.

Supply-Chain management dynamics.