Strategic Chem Procurement Specialist

Kemipex; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kemipex in Dubai is seeking a Procurement Executive to lead end-to-end procurement in the chemical sector. You will source vendors, handle RFQs, manage POs, and drive supplier onboarding and negotiations. You will collaborate with sales, logistics and finance, monitor inventory trends, forecast demand, and optimize reorder levels.

A chemical/industrial background and ERP proficiency are preferred. This role emphasizes compliance, performance evaluation, and strategic sourcing to minimize

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, petrochemicals, or related field.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel; excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities including vendor sourcing, RFQs, quotation analysis, purchase order creation, and order tracking.
• Review and validate purchase requisitions and ensure timely procurement execution.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and audit requirements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Handle vendor registration, supplier onboarding, price negotiations, and contract renewals.
• Manage and resolve supplier-related NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports).
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations and periodic appraisals.
• Collaborate with BDMs on sourcing initiatives and procurement strategies.
• Support demand and supply planning through analysis of inventory levels, forecasts, and market trends.
• Perform quarterly inventory reviews and recommend reorder levels (Min/Max).
• Work with Sales, Logistics, Finance, and Business Development teams.
• Focal point for back-to-back order execution (excluding base oil).
• Align procurement activities with business needs to minimize stockouts and excess inventory.
• Maintain procurement records including supplier databases, purchase history, pricing trackers, and performance reports.
• Analyze procurement trends and payment status.
• Support management reporting through dashboards and MOMs.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Communication

Coordination

Sourcing strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kemipex in Dubai is seeking a Procurement Executive to lead end-to-end procurement in the chemical sector. You will source vendors, handle RFQs, manage POs, and drive supplier onboarding and negotiations. You will collaborate with sales, logistics and finance, monitor inventory trends, forecast demand, and optimize reorder levels.

A chemical/industrial background and ERP proficiency are preferred. This role emphasizes compliance, performance evaluation, and strategic sourcing to minimize