Procurement Officer – Water and Wastewater Treatment

Ultiwiseconsult; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Sharjah is seeking a Procurement Officer to manage sourcing and purchasing for water and wastewater treatment projects. The successful candidate will negotiate contracts, evaluate suppliers, and maintain compliance with regulatory standards. Key qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3–5 years of procurement experience in the water and wastewater sector. Strong negotiation skills and familiarity with ERP software are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in procurement within water & wastewater, infrastructure, or industrial sectors.
• Familiarity with ERP or Tally software.
• Strong knowledge of treatment systems, materials, and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate suppliers for mechanical, electrical, civil, and chemical components.
• Prepare and manage RFQs, RFPs, and tender documents.
• Negotiate prices, contracts, and delivery terms.
• Manage purchase orders from initiation to delivery.
• Maintain supplier databases for pumps, valves, and instruments.

Skills

Excellent negotiation and contract management skills

Strong analytical and organizational abilities

Technical understanding of pumps, valves, piping, and instrumentation

Ability to collaborate with cross-functional project teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP software

Tally software

Job description

Procurement Officer – Water and Wastewater Treatment

Location: Saif Zone, Sharjah

Department: Procurement / Supply Chain

Salary: AED 5000-7000

Nationality: female Filipino or Indian

About the Role

We’re looking for a Procurement Officer to join our team and take charge of sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing critical equipment, materials, and services for water and wastewater treatment projects. You’ll play a key role in ensuring procurement activities align with project timelines, budgets, and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate suppliers for mechanical, electrical, civil, and chemical components.
• Prepare and manage RFQs, RFPs, and tender documents.
• Negotiate prices, contracts, and delivery terms.
• Manage purchase orders from initiation to delivery.
• Maintain supplier databases (pumps, valves, membranes, instruments, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with technical and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with legal, finance, logistics, and project teams.
• Oversee shipping, import/export, and customs documentation.
• Track procurement progress and supplier performance.
• Identify cost reduction and process improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, Business, or related field.

Certifications

• Certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, or PMP are a plus.

Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in procurement within the water & wastewater, infrastructure, or industrial sectors.
• Familiarity with ERP or Tally software.
• Strong knowledge of treatment systems, materials, and technical specifications.

Skills

• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities.
• Technical understanding of pumps, valves, piping, and instrumentation.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional project teams.