Procurement Officer (UAE National) - Immediate Joiner

• Review and validate purchase requisition submissions ensuring policy adherence and completeness.
• Generate and issue purchase orders, securing all necessary approvals to facilitate spending controls.
• Coordinate with vendors for order confirmations, monitor delivery schedules, and address any logistical concerns.
• Maintain procurement trackers and update systems with accurate purchase order and supplier data.
• Follow up on vendor performance and assist in managing returns to ensure supplier quality and supply continuity.
• Forward invoices promptly to finance for payment processing, supporting effective cash flow management.
• Support contract lifecycle management by partnering with sourcing and legal teams for timely renewals and document actions.
• Assist in vendor registration and maintain robust procurement records for compliance and audit purposes.
• Conduct basic procurement data analysis to support business decisions and monitor key performance indicators.

• Qualifications & Background: Recent graduates (up to two years' experience) in business, supply chain, or a related discipline who are eager to build a career in procurement or operations within a structured corporate setting.
• Essential Personal Qualities:

• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to process accuracy, particularly when handling sensitive financial and contractual data.
• Organized and efficient, with excellent time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities smoothly.
• Strong communicator, comfortable engaging stakeholders in both English and Arabic to ensure clarity in all procurement matters.
• Collaborative and approachable, skilled at building effective working relationships across business units, finance, legal, and vendor communities.
• Analytically minded, with an eagerness to learn from data and support continuous improvement in procurement processes.
• Ethical and compliant, always upholding organizational standards while assisting teams and vendors to achieve best outcomes.
• Curious and adaptable, showing enthusiasm for learning new systems, procedures, and market practices to support business needs.
• Key Skills Sought:

• Foundational knowledge of procurement processes, purchase order workflows, and supplier management principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic database systems for updating records, tracking workflows, and conducting straightforward data analysis.
• Solid understanding of operations and logistics coordination to support delivery and returns management.
• Comfortable handling contract documentation and assisting with contract lifecycle support as needed.
• Language Requirements: Full professional fluency in English and Arabic, with clear written and verbal communication skills essential for liaising with a diverse network of colleagues and vendors.

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