Procurement Specialist

ADC; Industrial Area; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee sourcing and acquisition of equipment and services for maintenance projects. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and a technical background, ensuring quality and cost targets are met. Familiarity with industry standards and local suppliers is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ procurement experience in industrial/O&G/EPC or maintenance projects.
• Solid understanding of technical specifications and standards (API, ASME, ANSI).
• Working knowledge of Incoterms 2020, logistics, and customs/VAT documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sourcing and acquisition for industrial operations.
• Prepare RFQ/RFP packages and evaluate bids.
• Build strong supplier relationships and resolve quality issues.

Skills

Procurement experience

Strong negotiation skills

Communication skills

Supplier performance management

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

MS Office

Job description

Overview

SpecialismProject Management / Operations / Strategy

The role manages end-to-end sourcing and acquisition of equipment, materials, and services for industrial operations and maintenance projects. Responsibilities include preparing RFQ/RFP packages, evaluating bids, negotiating commercial terms, and issuing POs to meet cost, quality, and schedule targets. You’ll work closely with engineering and operations to translate technical specs into clear procurement scopes aligned with industry standards (API, ASME, ANSI) and project needs. Day-to-day, you’ll balance quality, cost, and delivery—whether sourcing specialized valves and rotating equipment spares or securing service contracts for maintenance activities. You’ll build strong supplier relationships, monitor performance against SLAs, and resolve delivery or quality issues quickly. The role also covers inventory and logistics coordination (e.g., just-in-time for critical spares, bulk buys for shutdowns), accurate record-keeping in ERP, and spend analysis to identify savings. Familiarity with import/export, customs clearance, and Incoterms helps keep materials flowing across sites without delays.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
• 3-5 years’ procurement experience in industrial/O&G/EPC or maintenance projects
• Strong RFQ/RFP development, bid evaluation, and contract negotiation skills
• Solid understanding of technical specifications and standards (API, ASME, ANSI)
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and MS Office
• Working knowledge of Incoterms 2020, logistics, and customs/VAT documentation
• Track record in supplier performance management and resolving NCRs/quality issues
• Excellent communication, stakeholder coordination, and documentation skills
• UAE/GCC experience and familiarity with local supplier market preferred