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Gulfa Mineral Water and Processing Industries LLC

<div><div>The Procurement Officer plays a critical role in ensuring the uninterrupted flow of materials, goods, and services to support Gulfa&rsquo;s operations and growth objectives. This role requires not only strong execution in sourcing and supplier management but also strategic alignment with inventory, compliance, and product registration requirements in the UAE.<br>
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The officer will be responsible for developing reliable supplier relationships, negotiating favorable terms, ensuring compliance with local laws, and supporting product approvals. The position also includes generating and analyzing <b>stock aging reports</b>, coordinating the <b>release of 5G inventory</b>, and ensuring all new products are properly registered with the relevant UAE authorities.<br>
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Key Responsibilities:</b></div><div><b>
Strategic Procurement &amp; Supplier Management:</b></div><ul><li>
Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers based on cost, quality, reliability, and compliance with UAE regulations.</li><li>
Lead commercial negotiations for favorable pricing, terms, and service levels.</li><li>
Establish strong supplier partnerships while mitigating supply and compliance risks.</li><li>
Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions when needed.</li></ul><div><b>
Operational Procurement &amp; Inventory Alignment:</b></div><ul><li>
Process purchase requisitions into accurate purchase orders.</li><li>
Ensure timely order fulfillment and resolve delivery or quality issues.</li><li>
Align procurement with production and warehouse needs to avoid shortages or overstocking.</li><li><b>
Generate stock aging reports</b> to highlight slow-moving/expired stock and propose corrective action.</li><li><b>
Coordinate the release of 5G inventory</b> to ensure product turnover and freshness in line with customer demand.</li></ul><div><b>
Regulatory Compliance &amp; Product Registration:</b></div><ul><li>
Manage the <b>registration of new products</b> with the relevant UAE authorities (e.g., ESMA, Dubai Municipality, Food Control Department).</li><li>
Stay updated on <b>UAE laws, import/export regulations, labeling requirements, and food safety standards</b>.</li><li>
Maintain proper documentation and certificates of conformity for all imported or manufactured products.</li><li>
Collaborate with QA/QC teams to ensure regulatory and product standards are consistently met.</li></ul><div><b>
Reporting, Compliance &amp; Process Improvement:</b></div><ul><li>
Ensure strict adherence to internal procurement policies, financial controls, and audit requirements.</li><li>
Maintain accurate records of contracts, approvals, and supplier documentation in ERP systems.</li><li>
Prepare procurement and spend analysis reports to support decision-making.</li><li>
Participate in budget planning and cost-saving initiatives.</li><li>
Recommend process and compliance improvements to enhance efficiency and minimize regulatory risks.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Qualifications &amp; Competencies:</b></div><div><b>
Education:</b> Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, or related field. Professional certifications (CIPS, CPSM, CSCP) are an advantage.<br>
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Experience:</b> 3&ndash;6 years of progressive procurement experience, preferably in FMCG, food &amp; beverage, or manufacturing sectors.<br>
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Technical Skills:</b></div><ul><li>
Strong knowledge of UAE <b>procurement laws, product registration, and compliance requirements</b>.</li><li>
Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.).</li><li>
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills (stock aging, cost analysis).</li></ul><div><br>
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Core Competencies:</b></div><ul><li>
Strong negotiation, supplier management, and stakeholder engagement skills.</li><li>
Excellent knowledge of sourcing, vendor development, and compliance processes.</li><li>
High level of integrity, attention to detail, and regulatory awareness.</li><li>
Ability to balance cost optimization with compliance and supply reliability.</li><li>
Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong analytical and reporting ability.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):</b></div><ul><li><b>
Cost Savings:</b> Achieve annual procurement savings of <b>5&ndash;10%</b> through negotiation and supplier management.</li><li><b>
Supplier Performance:</b> Maintain supplier on-time delivery and quality compliance at <b>95%</b>.</li><li><b>
5G Inventory Release:</b> Ensure 100% compliance with timely release of 5G stock as per plan.</li><li><b>
Product Registration:</b> Complete new product registrations in the UAE within <b>30 working days</b> of initiation.</li><li><b>
Compliance:</b> Zero audit non-conformities in procurement and regulatory documentation.</li><li><b>
Process Efficiency:</b> Achieve <b>&gt;98% accuracy</b> in purchase order processing and data entry in ERP systems.</li></ul></div>

Procurement Officer (Mid-Level/Strategic Role)

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Procurement Officer (Mid-Level/Strategic Role)