Procurement Officer (Emiratisation Role)

Callan Hawkins; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement consulting firm based in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Procurement Officer to manage purchase requisitions, vendor coordination, and compliance with procurement policies. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in engineering environments, strong negotiation and communication skills, and a bachelor’s degree in procurement or a related field. Proficiency in ERP systems and both Arabic and English are essential. This role promises a dynamic work environment focused on efficiency and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in engineering and power plant operations.
• Familiarity with legal and compliance requirements in procurement.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CSCP, or PMP are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing purchase requisitions and orders.
• Coordinate with vendors for timely delivery.
• Maintain procurement records for audit purposes.
• Support vendor evaluation and registration.
• Follow up on deliveries and resolve supplier issues.
• Assist in preparing cost analysis for purchases.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies.
• Generate reports on procurement status as needed.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Proficiency in ERP systems

Arabic proficiency

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in procurement or related field

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Our client is looking for a Procurement Officer to join their team based in Abu Dhabi.

Key Responsibilities will Include:

• Assist in processing purchase requisitions and purchase orders in line with approved procedures and budgets.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal departments to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Maintain procurement records including quotations, purchase orders, delivery notes, and invoices for audit and reference.
• Support vendor evaluation and registration by collecting relevant documentation and updating the supplier database.
• Follow up on pending deliveries and resolve routine supplier issues in coordination with the Procurement Manager.
• Assist in preparing comparison sheets and basic cost analysis for routine purchases.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures at all times.
• Generate regular reports on procurement status, pending orders, and inventory updates as required.

Who we’re looking for:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in procurement, supply chain or related field.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years’ working experience within engineering and power plant operations.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and procurement software’s.
• Professional certifications (e.g. CIPS, CSCP, PMP) is a plus.
• Familiarity of legal, regulatory and compliance requirements in procurement, supply chain.
• Good negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Must have Arabic and English proficiency.