Purchasing Executive | Procurement Specialist

Abu Naeem; Abu Dhabi; In loco; AED 60.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

ERP/ procurement systems exposure

Career progression

Descrizione del lavoro

Abu Naeem is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Executive / Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end purchasing, supplier relationships, sourcing, and procurement operations from Abu Dhabi. The role emphasizes cost-effectiveacquisition, timely delivery, and compliance with company policies.

You will review requisitions, source suppliers, negotiate terms, and coordinate with Finance and other departments to ensure alignment with budget and production schedules.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in procurement, supply chain, or related field.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.

Mansioni

• Manage day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities.
• Review requisitions and identify sourcing solutions.
• Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on cost, quality, and delivery.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and track orders through delivery and invoicing.
• Coordinate with Finance and Operations to verify invoices and commitments.
• Maintain supplier databases, contracts, and procurement records.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive process improvements.

Conoscenze

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship management

Analytical thinking

Time management

Independent work

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement or Supply Chain

Strumenti

SAP

Oracle

MS Dynamics

Coupa

Ariba

Descrizione del lavoro

We’re Hiring: Purchasing Executive | Procurement Specialist

Employment Type: Full-Time

Level: Junior to Mid-Level

We are seeking a detail-oriented, commercially minded, and proactive Purchasing Executive | Procurement Specialist to manage purchasing activities, supplier relationships, sourcing processes, and procurement operations. This role will be responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services while maintaining quality, supplier performance, and compliance with company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities in accordance with company requirements.
• Review purchase requisitions and identify appropriate sourcing and purchasing solutions.
• Source, evaluate, and select suitable suppliers based on price, quality, delivery, capability, and reliability.
• Request and compare supplier quotations, proposals, and commercial terms.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and other purchasing conditions.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and ensure accurate purchasing documentation.
• Monitor purchase orders from placement through delivery and invoice completion.
• Follow up with suppliers regarding order status, lead times, delivery schedules, and outstanding issues.
• Maintain strong and professional relationships with existing and potential suppliers.
• Conduct supplier research and identify alternative suppliers to improve cost, quality, and supply continuity.
• Evaluate supplier performance based on cost, quality, delivery, responsiveness, and service levels.
• Support supplier onboarding, qualification, assessment, and periodic performance reviews.
• Maintain accurate supplier databases, purchasing records, contracts, quotations, and procurement documentation.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate purchasing requirements with warehouse and operations teams.
• Work closely with Finance to verify invoices, payment terms, purchase orders, and supplier accounts.
• Coordinate with Operations, Production, Engineering, Facilities, Logistics, and other departments to understand purchasing requirements.
• Ensure materials, equipment, products, and services are available according to operational requirements and deadlines.
• Monitor market prices, supplier trends, product availability, and industry developments.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through supplier negotiations, alternative sourcing, bulk purchasing, and process improvements.
• Assist with procurement budgeting, spend analysis, forecasting, and cost-control initiatives.
• Track procurement spending and prepare purchasing and supplier-performance reports for management.
• Assist with contract management, renewals, purchase agreements, and supplier documentation.
• Resolve purchasing, delivery, quality, pricing, and supplier-related issues promptly.
• Support procurement audits and ensure purchasing activities are properly documented and traceable.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, approval procedures, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.
• Identify procurement risks and support contingency planning for critical suppliers and materials.
• Continuously improve purchasing processes, sourcing strategies, supplier management, and procurement efficiency.
• Perform other purchasing and procurement duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Vendor Management, or a related role.
• Good understanding of purchasing processes, supplier management, sourcing, quotation evaluation, and purchase-order procedures.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to evaluate supplier quotations based on price, quality, lead time, and commercial terms.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with good attention to detail.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing purchasing costs.
• Ability to manage multiple purchase orders, suppliers, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong supplier follow-up and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and procurement or ERP systems.
• Experience with systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Coupa, Ariba, or similar procurement platforms is an advantage.
• Familiarity with inventory management, logistics, warehousing, and supply-chain processes is preferred.
• Experience with supplier evaluation, contract management, spend analysis, or cost-reduction initiatives is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of purchase orders, invoices, delivery documentation, and procurement records.
• Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, internal stakeholders, Finance, Operations, and management.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proactive approach to identifying cost-saving opportunities and resolving procurement issues.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of procurement policies, internal controls, and compliance requirements is preferred.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or indirect/direct procurement is an advantage.
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, CSCP, or equivalent are an advantage.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to build expertise across Purchasing, Procurement, Sourcing, Supplier Management, and Supply Chain Operations.
• Hands-on experience managing suppliers, purchase orders, quotations, negotiations, and procurement projects.
• Exposure to strategic sourcing, spend analysis, cost optimization, supplier performance, and procurement planning.
• Opportunity to develop strong negotiation, commercial, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Access to modern ERP, procurement, supplier-management, and business systems.
• Professional training and development opportunities in procurement, sourcing, negotiation, and supply-chain management.
• Opportunity to contribute to cost-saving initiatives, procurement transformation, and process-improvement projects.
• Collaborative and professional working environment with experienced procurement and supply-chain teams.
• Career progression into Senior Purchasing Executive, Procurement Specialist, Senior Procurement Specialist, Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Procurement Manager, or Supply Chain Manager roles.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and industry-recognized procurement certifications.
• Competitive salary, performance incentives, and comprehensive benefits package.