Senior Procurement Officer

Job description / Role

We seek a highly skilled and experienced Senior Procurement Officer (Arabic speaker)to join our team. The selected candidate will oversee the procurement process, negotiate with suppliers(locally & internationally), and ensure timely and cost-effective purchasing of goods and services.

Responsibilities:
- Prepare the requests for quotations/ bidding invitations and communicate the same with pre-approved suppliers.
- Maintain and update the master data of suppliers in the ERP.
- Maintain and update the master data of predefined items in the ERP.
- Ensure that, the products are high quality, and the suppliers are highly committed and have a good reputation.
- Review and analyze all suppliers, supply, and price options.
- Enter the master data of the new approved supplier and items.
- Initiate LPO, and follow the plans to purchase items, equipment, services, and supplies.
- Manage the procurement process from sourcing to delivery, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
- Maintain proper files for documenting all the processes of purchasing transactions. Research for and evaluate prospective suppliers.
- Negotiate the best deal for pricing and supply contracts.
- Estimate and establish cost parameters and plan for purchases.
- Maintain good business relationships with suppliers to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.

Candidate Profile:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business administration, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience as a procurement officer or in a similar role
- 5+ years of experience with an ERP system
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Proficient in using procurement software and MS Office applications

About the Company

A leading holding company in UAE.