Senior Purchase Officer

The Senior Purchasing Officer is responsible for managing the entire procurement cycle, ensuring timely sourcing of quality materials, negotiating with vendors, and maintaining cost-effective purchasing strategies. This role requires strong market knowledge, vendor management skills, and the ability to coordinate with internal departments to ensure operational needs are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain purchasing strategies aligned with company goals.
• Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on price, quality, service, and reliability.
• Negotiate contracts, payment terms, and long-term supply agreements.
• Review purchase requests for accuracy and completeness.
• Issue purchase orders (POs) and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Analyze market trends, pricing, and availability to ensure cost optimization.
• Maintain and update procurement records, documentation, and reports.
• Coordinate with internal departments (Finance, Warehouse, Projects, Operations) to meet material requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and procurement procedures.
• Resolve issues related to delivery delays, shortages, or quality concerns.
• Assist in annual budgeting and forecasting of procurement needs.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4–6 years of progressive experience in purchasing or procurement (preferably in UAE).
• Strong knowledge of sourcing, vendor management, and contract negotiation.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle / SAP / Odoo / etc.) and MS Office.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Strong understanding of market trends and cost analysis.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in Construction / Retail / Manufacturing / FMCG (you can tell me your industry to customize).
• Knowledge of import/export documentation (if relevant).
• Certifications like CIPS or Supply Chain Certification (optional).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: AED7,000.00 - AED8,000.00 per month