Procurement Executive

Position: Procurement Executive

Location: Dubai, UAE

Salary: Up to AED 10,000 per month

Experience: 2–3 Years

Industry: Chemicals & Trading

About the Role

We are seeking a Procurement Executive to manage the sourcing and purchasing of chemicals, raw materials, and packaging supplies that support our trading and distribution operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the chemical industry, vendor negotiations, and import/export documentation, ensuring material availability, cost efficiency, and quality compliance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers for chemicals and related materials.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to achieve optimal cost savings.
• Maintain long-term supplier relationships and evaluate vendor performance based on quality, delivery, and compliance.
• Research and identify new or alternative suppliers to ensure supply chain resilience.

2. Purchasing Operations

• Prepare, issue, and track Purchase Orders (POs) in line with company policies.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and resolve order discrepancies.
• Liaise with logistics teams for import/export documentation, customs clearance, and shipment tracking.
• Maintain accurate procurement data including supplier records, purchase history, and price logs.
• Monitor market trends, chemical price movements, and currency fluctuations to support decision-making.

3. Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure adherence to company procurement and quality standards.
• Track supplier performance metrics, payment terms, and delivery compliance.
• Support preparation of procurement reports, dashboards, and presentations.

4. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Sales, Technical, and Operations teams to forecast demand and plan procurement schedules.
• Support sourcing of specialty chemicals for new product developments.
• Provide regular updates on order status, lead times, and market developments to stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration .
• 2–3 years of procurement or supply chain experience , ideally within the chemical trading or manufacturing sector .
• Knowledge of chemical raw materials , import/export regulations , and procurement documentation .
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills with attention to detail.