Senior Procurement Specialist

confidential; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead their purchasing department. Responsibilities include sourcing goods, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring cost-effective procurement processes. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and proven procurement experience, alongside strong negotiation and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
• Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, and vendor management.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to build supplier relationships.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with procurement software and tools.
• Leadership experience needed to mentor and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies to support the company's objectives.
• Identify suppliers, evaluate capabilities, and negotiate contracts.
• Monitor vendor performance for quality and delivery compliance.
• Collaborate with departments to determine procurement needs.
• Analyze market trends and anticipate pricing changes.
• Manage the procurement team and provide best practice guidance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Relationship building

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead our purchasing department in sourcing goods and services, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring cost-effective procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies to support the company's objectives
• Identify potential suppliers, evaluate their capabilities, and negotiate contracts
• Monitor vendor performance to ensure compliance with quality and delivery requirements
• Collaborate with internal departments to determine procurement needs and specifications
• Analyze market trends and conditions to anticipate changes in pricing and availability
• Manage the procurement team and provide guidance on best practices

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, and vendor management
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build relationships with suppliers
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with procurement software and tools
• Leadership experience and the ability to mentor and develop a team