Procurement Specialist

Confidential; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Shapoorji Pallonji & Company Pvt. Ltd. in Dubai is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end procurement activities and provide admin/finance coordination.

You will handle the PR-to-PO cycle, supplier coordination, delivery follow-ups, documentation, and invoice/payment follow-ups with Finance. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2–3 years in procurement, with mandatory SAP Ariba and SAP MM experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, or Supply Chain.
• Hands-on SAP Ariba and SAP MM/Procurement experience is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of the PR-to-PO process, sourcing, RFQs, purchasing, and vendor management.
• Experience with invoice and payment coordination is an advantage.
• Strong communication, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete PR-to-PO procurement cycle, including RFQs, quotations, approvals, POs, and delivery follow-ups.
• Process and track PRs and POs using SAP Ariba and SAP ERP.
• Source, evaluate, and coordinate with suppliers.
• Conduct quotation comparisons, price analysis, and supplier negotiations.
• Monitor vendor performance and maintain supplier relationships.
• Maintain procurement records, contracts, quotations, and supplier documentation.
• Coordinate with Finance/AP on invoices, outstanding payments, and payment status.
• Provide related administrative and operational support as required.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and internal controls.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical

Organizational

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP Ariba

SAP MM

MS Excel

Job description

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our Dubai entity and manage end-to-end procurement activities, while also supporting administrative and finance-related coordination. As this is a lean operation with a relatively low volume of procurement, the role will cover the complete PR-to-PO process, vendor coordination, delivery follow-ups, procurement documentation, and invoice/payment follow-ups with Finance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the complete PR-to-PO procurement cycle, including RFQs, quotations, approvals, POs, and delivery follow-ups.
• Process and track PRs and POs using SAP Ariba and SAP ERP.
• Source, evaluate, and coordinate with suppliers.
• Conduct quotation comparisons, price analysis, and supplier negotiations.
• Monitor vendor performance and maintain supplier relationships.
• Maintain procurement records, contracts, quotations, and supplier documentation.
• Coordinate with Finance/AP on invoices, outstanding payments, and payment status.
• Provide related administrative and operational support as required.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and internal controls.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, or Supply Chain.
• Hands-on SAP Ariba and SAP MM/Procurement experience is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of the PR-to-PO process, sourcing, RFQs, purchasing, and vendor management.
• Experience with invoice and payment coordination is an advantage.
• Strong communication, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple responsibilities.

Important: This position is based in Dubai, UAE. Applicants must currently be based in Dubai, UAE to be considered.