Procurement Officer

Responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, equipment, and supplies, as well as overseeing vendor relationships to ensure cost-effectiveness, timely delivery, and compliance with relevant regulations.

Key Accountabilities

1. Actively sourcing, purchasing, and acquiring goods and services for the workers' village.
2. Supporting the establishment and maintenance of supplier relationships, collaborating with vendors, and providing assistance in negotiations when needed.
3. Supervising the procurement process to ensure spending stays within budget while meeting quality standards.
4. Directly monitoring and managing inventory, ensuring proper stock levels and avoiding shortages or excess.
5. Supporting sustainable sourcing initiatives by aligning procurement practices with environmental and ethical standards.
6. Tracking supplier performance and addressing issues directly to maintain smooth operations.
7. Supervising and ensuring procurement activities comply with internal policies and regulations and overseeing the maintenance of proper documentation for audits and legal compliance.
8. Supervising the identification and mitigation of procurement risks that could impact operations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field is typically required.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or ISM (Institute for Supply Management).
• 5-8 years of experience in a procurement or purchasing role, ideally in a workers village, camps, construction, hospitality, or facility management environment.
• Experience with ERP systems and proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong knowledge of UAE procurement laws, labour laws, and regulatory compliance for managing contracts and sourcing supplies in the country.
• In-depth knowledge of the procurement cycle from sourcing, negotiating, purchasing, and receiving goods/services to managing contracts and supplier relationships.

Employment Type: Full Time

Company Industry:

Department / Functional Area:

• Buying
• Purchase
• Procurement

Keywords:

• Procurement
• Purchase
• Supply Chain