Procurement Officer – Dubai, UAE

This role will be responsible for procuring items and materials from local suppliers in a cost efficient and timely manner. The candidate will also take part in any supplier evaluation based on applicable and established criteria.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive purchase request and verify technical specifications and parameters to procure items accordingly.
• Resource offers / quotations from at least 3 local suppliers and check compliance based on technical specifications.
• Review quotations and prepare comparative studies and recommend best options.
• Prepare purchase orders as per approved quotation and submit for approval to the Line Manager.
• Coordinate and monitor timely delivery of procured materials.
• Validate invoices and receipts to ensure accuracy of received materials.
• Conduct weekly visits to the market for constant updates on goods’ availability and prices and achieve purchasing goals in every transaction.
• Coordinate with Accounts Department on timely settlement of payments to suppliers.
• Update and review the vendor registry and supplier database.
• Participate in vendor evaluation and selection process in coordination with the Line Manager.
• Generate reports related to purchases especially on information related to supplier performance and other reports that may be required by relevant departments in the organization.

Profile:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is preferable.
• 2-3 years’ procurement experience in a related industry.
• Knowledge of vendor evaluation and selection procedures.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Detail-oriented.