Purchaser-Fitout

Careers International; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Procurement Specialist for a position in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of procurement experience, particularly in the interior fit-out or joinery industry. Key responsibilities include sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. Strong negotiation skills and proficiency in procurement software are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement experience in the interior fit-out or joinery industry.
• Strong knowledge of interior fit-out materials and local/global suppliers.
• Capable of handling multiple procurement tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Identify and source suppliers for materials needed for projects.
• Request quotations, evaluate bids, and negotiate terms.
• Track order deliveries to ensure timely availability of materials.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Procurement software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Procurement/ERP software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Identify and source suppliers for materials such as wood veneers laminates hardware finishes lighting furniture and MEP-related items.
• Request quotations evaluate bids and negotiate pricing payment terms and delivery schedules.
• Issue purchase orders (POs) in line with project requirements and budget.
• Coordinate with the design estimation and production teams to verify material specifications and quantities.
• Monitor and track order deliveries to ensure timely availability of materials at site or factory.
• Maintain and update the procurement database vendor list and material logs.
• Ensure all procured items comply with quality standards and project specifications.
• Evaluate supplier performance regularly and recommend improvements or alternatives as needed.
• Resolve issues related to delays shortages or non-conforming materials.
• Keep up-to-date with market trends pricing and new product innovations relevant to fit-out and joinery works.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Engineering or related field.
• 35 years of procurement experience in the interior fit-out or joinery industry (UAE experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of interior fit-out materials joinery components and local/global suppliers.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and procurement/ERP software.
• Detail-oriented organized and capable of handling multiple procurement tasks simultaneously.