We’re Hiring – Procurement Secretary
Location: Sharjah
Industry: Construction / Engineering / Technical Services
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Procurement Secretary to support procurement operations, departmental coordination, and communication management. The ideal candidate will have a technical background, strong administrative skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
1. Communication & Complaint Management
- Act as the primary point of contact for the department; professionally screen and route internal and external calls to the appropriate personnel.
- Analyze incoming complaints with a technical perspective, identify root causes, and assign them to responsible teams for immediate action.
- Track complaints and inquiries end-to-end, ensuring proper follow-up until satisfactory resolution.
2. Procurement & Order Execution
- Prepare Local Purchase Orders (LPOs) for non-strategic materials, consumables, IT equipment, and other items as per Manager instructions.
- Issue inquiries and RFQs for stationery, office supplies, building materials, and technical consumables to ensure competitive pricing.
- Proactively follow up on pending orders with suppliers and internal departments to avoid delays.
- Prepare Technical and Commercial Comparison Sheets, evaluating quotations based on pricing, technical specifications, lead times, and payment terms.
3. Documentation & Supplier Compliance
- Coordinate supplier registration by collecting and verifying legal, financial, and technical documentation.
- Review annual service contracts and technical repair reports with high attention to detail.
- Coordinate with the Accounts team for completion of supplier credit application forms.
- Maintain an accurate and well-organized filing system for all procurement and departmental documents.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail, particularly in pricing and documentation accuracy.
- Excellent communication skills with good command of English and a professional accent.
- Strong active listening and verbal comprehension skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with ERP systems.
- High typing speed and accuracy for LPO preparation and data management.
- Effective time management skills with the ability to handle multiple urgent tasks.
- High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
- Age: Maximum 30 years.
- Experience: Proven technical background (Degree/Diploma in Engineering or experience in a technical industry).
- Resilience: Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent