Procurement Officer

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement organization in Abu Dhabi seeks a Procurement Officer to negotiate supplier contracts and ensure timely delivery of products and services. The candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and have 3-4 years of procurement experience in the GCC, along with strong Microsoft Office and ERP skills. A valid UAE driver's license is required, and certification in procurement is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 3-4 years of relevant experience in GCC procurement for civil projects.
• Valid UAE driver's license is necessary.
• Familiarity with ERP systems like Oracle, SAP, Ariba is essential.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with suppliers for maximum discounts.
• Evaluate and procure materials ensuring compliance.
• Develop relationships with suppliers.
• Conduct vendor evaluations and negotiate purchase agreements.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Market knowledge in sourcing

ERP systems knowledge (Oracle, SAP)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Certification in procurement (e.g., CPP, CIPS)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are recruiting a Procurement Officer to join our exceptional team in Abu Dhabi and be responsible for negotiating with various suppliers to obtain maximum discount without compromising the quality of all products and services. The role involves undertaking purchase activities, tendering and contract evaluation, placing orders and monitoring delivery to provide the right products and services across all BUs and Shared Services in a timely manner.

Sounds like YOU? Then read on.

In this role you will have the opportunity: To advance your career and be trained by the top specialists in the industry, work in multiple sites and various type of establishments.

Job Responsibilities

• Know about the equipment, materials, and supplies used in the industry and their suppliers.
• Evaluate new and existing suppliers and subcontractors and negotiates purchase agreements with them.
• Procure equipment, materials, and systems complying with the project quality and specification requirements.
• Procure materials and subcontract in a timely manner within the approved budget cost.
• Ensure on-time delivery of equipment and materials to the support site installation works as per the approved work program.
• Ensure compliance with management, approved procedures, and policies with respect to time, cost, and quality.
• Develop and maintain good relationship with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Conduct vendor evaluation and registration.
• Negotiate contracts/agreements for purchasing of materials
• Assess supplier/contractor performance re: quality, cost, delivery, service
• Site visit and monitoring as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum of 3-4 years' relevant experience within GCC in a procurement function for civil projects (construction)
• Microsoft Office skills.
• Holding a valid UAE driver's license.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems e.g., Oracle, SAP, Ariba etc.
• Market knowledge in sourcing of materials and services.
• Professional Certification in procurement (e.g., CPP, CIPS or equivalent) are an advantage.