Procurement Specialist Emirati Talent

EthosEnergy; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

EthosEnergy in Abu Dhabi is seeking a procurement professional to source materials, equipment and services cost‑effectively and ethically, maximizing value through quotes, supplier vetting and timely delivery to meet production needs.

You will maintain supplier listings, place orders, expedite deliveries, and support projects such as shutdowns. Strong English communication and ERP proficiency are essential to manage invoices, track performance, and ensure compliant purchasing processes.

Qualifications

• Finance exposure and ability to understand cost drivers.
• Broad range of materials management and procurement activities.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of team in a safe, friendly and efficient manner.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Computer and IT Proficiency with knowledge of ERP systems.
• Strong communication skills in English language – oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Obtain price and delivery quotations from appropriate suppliers primarily supporting the business needs.
• Maintain up to date and relevant supplier listings and source new suppliers as required, liaising with the QA department to ensure new suppliers are vetted in line with the prescribed criteria.
• Maintain good working relationships with suppliers, which may involve visiting their facilities, meeting on Company premises.
• Liaise with Finance Department to ensure on-time payment of suppliers.
• Place Purchase Orders with suppliers.
• Expedite on time deliveries.
• Manage Purchase Orders through to accepted delivery of goods and services.
• Processing advance payment request for suppliers, include requisitions to various departments to arrange the same.
• Provide purchasing support for specific projects such as Shutdown activity, which may include procuring large quantities of manpower.
• Track supplier performance through agreed KPIs and raise NCs where applicable.
• General housekeeping of the Purchasing process in Inflight.
• Review of material certificates together with QA personnel and choose appropriate material as per customer specification and production requirement.
• Responsible for the general housekeeping and cleaning of area of working.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Finance exposure

Materials management

Independent work

Customer service

IT proficiency

English communication

Education

Bachelor in Business Administration

Engineering degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for the sourcing of materials, equipment and services in a cost effective and ethical manner, considering maximization of value through product evaluation and competitive bidding, service and timely delivery, quality, inventory positions, operations requirements and in accordance with the company guidelines. Build and maintain effective open communication to all internal customers to ensure that they are informed of all procurement matters which relevant to them.

Job Responsibilities

• Obtain price and delivery quotations from appropriate suppliers primarily supporting the business needs.
• Maintain up to date and relevant supplier listings and source new suppliers as required, liaising with the QA department to ensure new suppliers are vetted in line with the prescribed criteria.
• Maintain good working relationships with suppliers, which may involve visiting their facilities, meeting on Company premises.
• Liaise with Finance Department to ensure on-time payment of suppliers.
• Place Purchase Orders with suppliers.
• Expedite on time deliveries.
• Manage Purchase Orders through to accepted delivery of goods and services.
• Processing advance payment request for suppliers, include requisitions to various departments to arrange the same.
• Provide purchasing support for specific projects such as Shutdown activity, which may include procuring large quantities of manpower.
• Track supplier performance through agreed KPIs and raise NCs where applicable.
• General housekeeping of the Purchasing process in Inflight.
• Review of material certificates together with QA personnel and choose appropriate material as per customer specification and production requirement.
• Responsible for the general housekeeping and cleaning of area of working.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Finance Exposure and ability to understand cost drivers.
• Fully conversant with a broad range of materials managements and procurement activities.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of team in a safe, friendly and efficient manner.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills Expert;
• Computer and IT Proficiency with knowledge of ERP systems.
• Strong communication skills in English language – oral and written

Experience

• Previous experience or understanding of an engineering workshop environment is desirable.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Engineering or equivalent job experience preferred.
• Demonstrate track record of previous experience.
• Negotiation and Contract Management.

Physical Requirements

• Light physical effort or significant manual dexterity.
• Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work in an office setting and operate office equipment.
• Sitting for prolonged period of time.

EthosEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.