Procurement Support Officer - UAEN

Job Purpose

The Procurement Support Officer is an entry-level role aimed at developing UAE Nationals by providing hands-on experience in core procurement and purchasing functions. The role supports daily procurement operations to ensure timely, cost-effective sourcing of goods and services while building the foundational skills required for long-term career growth within the procurement department.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily procurement activities including purchase requisition processing, documentation, and data entry into the purchasing system.
• Assist in placing orders with approved suppliers in line with company procedures and delegated authority.
• Coordinate with internal departments to gather requirements and ensure accurate purchase requests.
• Follow up with suppliers to track order status and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Maintain procurement records, supplier documentation, and purchasing logs for proper tracking and reporting.
• Support vendor communication and maintain professional relationships with suppliers and service providers.
• Assist in preparing LPOs, PRs, and basic procurement reports under supervision.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Procurement Team as assigned by the Direct Manager.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: High School Diploma (Diploma/Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field preferred)
• Experience: 0–2 years of procurement, administrative, or operations experience; fresh graduates welcome
• Nationality: UAE National only
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Good communication and organizational skills
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively within a team environment
  
  

KPIs

• Timely processing of Purchase Requisitions (PR) and Local Purchase Orders (LPO)
• Accuracy of procurement data entry and documentation
• On-time follow-up and delivery tracking with suppliers
• Proper maintenance of procurement logs and outstanding reports
• Successful completion of assigned procurement training and onboarding milestones