ABOUT THE AL QASIMI FOUNDATION
The Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research was established in 2009 to support the social, cultural, and economic development of Ras Al Khaimah and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Al Qasimi Foundation seeks to support the public and private sectors by helping them ground policy decisions and programming in evidence-based research that reflects the best thinking in the world as well as the local Ras Al Khaimah and UAE contexts.
POSITION OVERVIEW & SCOPE
The Senior Purchasing Officer is responsible for overseeing and managing the purchasing activities of the Al Qasimi Foundation. This role involves negotiating contracts, maintaining relationships with suppliers, researching potential vendors, inspecting goods, updating records, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of quality goods and services.
Additionally, the Senior Purchasing Officer ensures compliance with company policies and regulations while continuously seeking ways to improve procurement processes and efficiency. The ideal candidate should be highly organized, capable of multitasking, and able to evaluate products and vendors effectively. The Officer must be able to work independently and perform well under pressure.
RESPONSIBILITIES
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
COMPENSATION
This position offers a generous remuneration package that includes health insurance, 22 working days of annual leave, and an annual (economy class) plane ticket to the employee’s country of origin.
TO APPLY
Candidates must complete the application form on the Foundation’s career page: www.alqasimifoundation.com/career. Application requirements such as a resume, cover letter, and three references (with contact details) should be attached to the application. Incomplete materials will not be considered.
Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until August 30, 2024.