Senior Procurement Officer

International Community Schools; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A group of leading educational institutions in Abu Dhabi is seeking a motivated Procurement Manager to oversee procurement activities. The role requires managing vendor relationships, ensuring compliance, and achieving cost-effective purchasing. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 5-10 years of experience in procurement within educational settings. This position offers competitive benefits as per UAE labor laws.

Benefits

As per UAE Labor Laws

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of procurement experience, preferably in a school environment.
• Familiarity with educational supplies and vendor contracts.
• Knowledge of UAE procurement regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of educational materials and supplies.
• Ensure compliance with school policies and local regulations.
• Develop procurement strategies and implement tender procedures.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Procurement software

Microsoft Office

Job description

International Community Schools (ICS) is a group of leading educational institutions in Abu Dhabi UAE dedicated to academic excellence and holistic development. With a diverse community of students and staff IC promotes a supportive and innovative environment that prepares learners for global success. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Procurement Manager to oversee and streamline all procurement activities across our group of schools. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing procurement strategies managing vendor relationships ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and achieving costeffective purchasing outcomes.

The ideal candidate must have prior experience in educational institutions ensuring the timely and costeffective acquisition of highquality goods and services while complying with school policies and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Handle the procurement of educational materials classroom supplies technology furniture and facilityrelated items.
• Manage all procurement activities to support the smooth functioning of school branches
• Ensure timely and cost effective acquisition of highquality goods and services while complying with school policies and regulatory requirements
• Source reliable vendors and negotiate contracts to secure the best value for the school.
• Manage the endtoend purchasing process ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
• Collaborate with the Finance Department to monitor purchasing budgets and control costs effectively.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with school policies and local regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases supplier agreements and related documentation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and service providers.
• Evaluate supplier performance and address any issues related to quality delivery or pricing.
• Work closely with school leaders teachers and staff to understand and meet specific operational needs.
• Anticipate requirements for upcoming academic terms and special school projects.
• Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes and implement best practices.
• Regularly review market trends to ensure competitive pricing and quality.
• Develop procurement strategies for the organization & i mplement Tender procedures in line with the organization s goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• 5-10 years of procurement experience preferably in a school environment.
• Strong negotiation communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with educational supplies facility management needs and vendor contracts.
• Knowledge of UAE procurement regulations are plus.

Benefits

As per UAE Labor Laws.

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1