655 Procurement Specialist jobs in Dubai

Job Role: Procurement Specialist

• We are seeking a skilled procurement specialist to assist with the purchasing department in selecting and acquiring products. Key responsibilities include maintaining strong vendor relationships, developing retail and pricing strategies, tracking purchase orders, managing inventory levels, and staying up-to-date on market trends.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research new suppliers and make recommendations to the buyer.
• Negotiate with vendors and build lasting relationships.
• Collaborate with the buyer to select the optimal product mix.
• Ensure timely, high-quality purchases at competitive prices.
• Develop strategic retail and pricing plans.
• Manage inventory levels and optimize stock control.
• Prepare budget forecasts and analyze purchasing trends.
• Compile reports on product performance and statistics.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in merchandising or a related field.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, marketing, or a related field preferred.

Do you want to join a fast paced Global Procurement Organization (GPO) team servicing Amazon Stores Operations? By joining the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) Site Procurement Operations Team (SPO), you have the opportunity to lead and deliver strategic Procurement projects for our internal Business Partners. They are at a local, national, regional and worldwide levels. As a Site Procurement Manager, you will be a Business Partner for our sites, in a cross-functional environment with Operations, Procurement peers, support departments, and Suppliers. This will empower you to procure value-adding solutions to the Business. You will also play a key role in driving continuous improvement, innovation, sustainability, and preventing legal & supply risks, through your Procurement missions.

Key job responsibilities

The role is an individual contributor (IC). Overall the role delivers Key SPO Performance Indicators targets that deliver value for the Business such as savings, compliance, sustainability, Invoice on Hold and more

SOURCING AND PROJECT DELIVERY :

• Manage the SPO Process and policy, from needs detection to execution of sourcing requirements, at local, regional, country, and cross continent levels.
• Anticipate and understand the business needs, to provide the right Procurement strategy with optimal requirements.
• Lead sourcing, suppliers due diligence, negotiations, risk assessments, and other best practices, using Coupa (ERP) and other tools.
• Conduct market research and evaluate Suppliers manufacturing capabilities to enhance / develop GPO Suppliers base, for current and future needs.
• Deliver projects (RFI, RFQ, etc) with different spend thresholds / complexity / risks / confidentiality / and time constraints. Analyze solutions and make recommendations to the Business.
• Execute and support GPO projects and initiatives (tenders, cost optimizations, sustainability, process improvements etc.) of different scales and magnitudes. Additionally, support the critical yearly peak readiness (e.g. capturing and documenting Lesson Learned and Successes, creating pre-peak readiness presentations, and executing playbook actions).

INTERNAL PARTNERSHIP :

• Be the face of Procurement for operations on site, and build effective business partnering.
• Proactively partner with (i) Site Leadership (ii) other GPO teams such as Category or Global Supplier Management (iii) key partner functions such as Finance or Legal.
• Where appropriate lead MBR and QBR with main internal and external stakeholders (GM, Change, RME, Vendors). Additionally, bring your expertise to key supplier meetings, or internal processes such as GEMBAs and Daily Deep Dives.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) to add value to procurement local categories and processes. Identify and leverage savings opportunities, perform spend analysis, and support strategy definition for the country network. Deliver additional monetary value by using diverse cost / revenue management leverages (operational savings, revenue generation, warrants, long term contracts). Have the ability to extend SME responsibilities to different scales, including EMEA level.
• Be an ambassador of the internal Spending & Transaction and GPO policies. Educate and drive correct behaviors from Business Partners towards those rules and best practices.
• Provide functional skills trainings, including to other GPO members.

SYSTEMS / TOOLS :

• Utilize various applications and systems to provide reliable reporting and data (ERP, Quicksight, PowerBI, etc) including Supplier performance metrics.
• Use and enhance the available tools to analyze and leverage opportunities and risks on spends, categories, vendors, legal, and other aspects

SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT :

• Deliver contracts from A to Z mastering CLM (Contract Life Management) and drive contract compliance from Suppliers.
• Create, negotiate, and execute contractual agreements such as Work Orders and thorough Supply Agreements.
• Manage supplier performance where required as per relevant supplier performance governance
• Ensure the highest levels of services provided based on quality, maintenance, costs, sustainability, lead times, and other key elements.
• Lead and support MBR / QBR where required this includes being the voice of our Suppliers and by making sure the payment process is running smoothly, they have the support needed, and take corrective and preventive measures if needed.

As part of our commitment to complying with national labor laws and applicable legislations in the United Arab Emirates, this position is open to candidates who fulfill the specific nationality criteria stipulated by local regulations

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree with Procurement or Supply Chain or significant Procurement experience,

• Proficient computer literacy in MS office suite,
• Qualifications and / or experience in sourcing, contract management, or equivalent role,
• Negotiation skills (internal and external)
• Highly proficient in spoken and written English

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree with Procurement or Supply Chain focus,
• Experience working in a large, global, highly matrixed organization.
• If no Procurement-related degree (or on top of it), CIPS / EIPM accreditation or equivalent functional knowledge or accreditation.
• Experience of ERP (SAP / Coupa)
• Able to manage multiple complex and simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management, analysis methodology, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work in a large, global, highly matrixed organization.
• Highly self-motivated and customer-centric.
• Able to manage the supplier relationship
• Able to demonstrate problem-solving and analytical competence, with the ability to identify complex issues, develop & deliver solutions.
• Able to effectively manage stakeholders across multiple business functions, sites, regions, and business units.
• Clear communicator, writer, able to run meetings and present in front of an audience

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.

Contract Officer

We are seeking a skilled Contract Officer to join our team. As a key member of our procurement team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth execution of our purchasing activities.

• Receive and manage purchase requisitions from various departments.
• Maintain accurate records of all contracts, amendments, and related correspondence.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure contract deliverables are met on time.
• Track payments and deadlines.
• Identify and mitigate potential contract risks.

• Diploma in business administration or relevant field is required.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or relevant field is preferred.
• Certified Professional Purchasing qualification or training.
• Minimum two years of experience in procurement.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to take their career to the next level. If you have a passion for procurement and are looking for a challenging role, please apply.

Please note that this is a contract position and the selected candidate will be required to work closely with our procurement team.

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing procurement and administration of subcontractors to deliver high-quality services at optimal value.

This role involves sourcing, negotiating, and managing contracts with subcontractors, ensuring compliance with project timelines, legal requirements, and company policies.

• Subcontractor Sourcing: Identify qualified subcontractors based on project needs, conduct market research, assess capabilities, and verify credentials.
• Negotiate contract terms, pricing, and deliverables with subcontractors to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Monitor subcontractor performance against agreed deliverables, timelines, and budgets.
• Collaborate closely with Commercial and Operations teams to ensure subcontractor agreements align with project objectives.

A degree in Business Administration, Procurement, or Supply Chain Management is preferred.

Previous experience in an administrative or procurement role.

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ERP Software.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively.

Our organization is seeking an experienced Purchase Assistant to facilitate effective procurement processes.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Coordinate with departments and collect purchase requests.
• Evaluate vendor offers and negotiate better prices.
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery.
• Update internal databases with order details.
• Conduct market research to identify pricing trends.
• Maintain updated records of invoices and contracts.
• Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in data entry and database management.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Benefits:
• Opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

To be recognized as the leading cycling wholesaler and service provider in the GCC, and the trusted partner of the world's best brands.

Company Mission

To grow the participation in Cycling and Triathlon to improve wellbeing and happiness.

Company Values

Excellence | Passion | Integrity | Innovation | Commitment

Role Purpose

The Procurement Specialist plays a vital role in the sourcing and acquisition of goods to meet the commercial and operational needs of Wolfi's Sport Trading. The purpose of this role is to ensure the business has the right products, at the right time, and at the right cost, through efficient purchase planning, supplier coordination, and inventory management. This role is accountable for maintaining accurate data, optimizing procurement processes, and contributing to the overall profitability of the business by identifying cost saving opportunities and minimizing overstock or stockouts. The Procurement Specialist works cross-functionally with Sales, Warehouse, and Finance teams and plays a crucial part in supporting product availability and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

Order Planning & Procurement Execution

• Plan purchase orders based on brand wise sales and stock reports.
• Generate and process purchase orders in the system, ensuring timely and accurate supplier delivery dates.
• Maintain and update order plans by brand using stock and COGS tracking systems (e.g., Zoho Sheet).
• Update supplier price changes and ensure accurate pricing data is reflected across systems.
• Coordinate with suppliers to confirm product details, resolve discrepancies, and manage delivery timelines.

• Run and share daily, weekly, and monthly brand wise stock and sales reports.
• Generate inventory reports highlighting slow moving items, and work with the sales team to activate and sell those products.
• Maintain and update product attributes in the system to ensure accurate listings.
• Update minimum and maximum stock levels to support replenishment planning.
• Generate new products in the system and deprecate SKUs that are no longer replenished.
• Update and share brand wise distribution and retail price lists with internal teams.
• Monitor supplier pricing to ensure procurement remains cost effective and aligned with margin goals.
• Support margin analysis and procurement related cost forecasting.

• Ensure procurement systems reflect real time, accurate data for stock, pricing, and product status.
• Collaborate with finance and warehouse teams to improve accuracy, efficiency, and transparency of the purchasing cycle.
• Contribute to process enhancements that improve purchasing lead times, vendor relationships, and inventory performance.

• 3–5 years of experience in procurement, inventory, or supply chain management (retail/distribution experience preferred).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret reports and make data driven decisions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, systems, and procurement or inventory software (Zoho experience is a plus).
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Based in the UAE with excellent English communication skills.
• Experience in retail environments with a knowledge and an interest for cycling and fitness products is a must.

• Proactive, reliable, and thrives in a fast paced, data driven environment.
• Comfortable working across departments with multiple stakeholders.
• Passionate about sports, retail, or consumer products.
• Detail oriented with a process improvement mindset.

• Be part of a passionate, energetic team - The Wolf Gang - driving the region's active lifestyle movement.
• Work across diverse business units and gain exposure to exciting projects and growth initiatives.
• Work with leading global brands and contribute to exciting projects and growth strategies.

The Procurement Specialist will lead seasonal product selections, optimize vendor relationships, analyze market trends, and align procurement strategies with business objectives.

This role requires strong collaboration across planning, merchandising, and logistics teams, with proficiency in SAP and Power BI to enable data-driven decision-making and performance tracking.

• Lead end-to-end buying operations for the Sports Division, sourcing high-quality items that meet consumer demands.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, analyze consumer behavior, and evaluate competitor offerings.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers to secure optimal pricing, delivery schedules, and maintain product standards.
• Utilize SAP and Power BI to analyze purchasing data, monitor inventory levels, and forecast future needs.
• Collaborate with merchandising and logistics teams to ensure smooth product flow and address supply chain challenges.
• Assess supplier performance, maintain strong relationships, and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and prepare detailed reports on purchasing performance and trends for leadership review.

• Bachelor's degree in Business (Supply Chain Management preferred).
• Certification in Procurement Management (required); postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in buying, with at least 2 years in retail fashion or retail apparel.
• Proven expertise in inventory management, SAP ERP, and data-driven analytics.

• Advanced Excel (mandatory); SAP proficiency preferred.
• Strong analytical mindset with commercial acumen.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong brand knowledge and understanding of the retail lifestyle industry.
• Proactive, collaborative, and adaptable team player

Pioneer Cement Industries, a subsidiary of Raysut Cement Company, is one of the largest modern cement manufacturers in the UAE. The company's state-of-the-art technology green field plant in Ras Al Khaimah has a capacity of 1.20 million tons of cement. With strong partnerships and major acquisitions, Pioneer Cement is a strategic partner for growth in the developing world.

Job Description:

This is a full-time on-site role for a Procurement Officer. The Procurement Officer will be responsible for day-to-day procurement tasks, including generating purchase orders, negotiating contracts, and purchasing materials. This role is located in Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with vendors to secure advantageous agreements.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.

Procurement Process:

• Oversee the entire procurement process, from requisition to delivery.
• Collaborate with internal departments to understand their procurement needs.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize cost savings.

Contract Management:

• Draft and review contracts to ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Monitor contract performance and resolve issues as they arise.
• Maintain a comprehensive contract database.

Quotation Management:

• Send inquiries, receive quotations, and prepare Quotation Comparison Statements for both local and imported items.
• Engage in negotiations and place Purchase Orders with suppliers worldwide.

Compliance:

• Stay informed about relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with legal and ethical standards.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of procurement transactions.
• Generate regular reports on procurement activities and expenses.
• Assist in preparing reports for internal and external audits.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years of experience as a Purchasing Officer.
• Experience in generating purchase orders and negotiating contracts.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Procurement and Purchasing experience.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP MM.
• Experience in the construction or industrial sector is a plus.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter.

**Procurement Specialist**: Drive end-to-end procurement processes and cultivate strong relationships with vendors.

• Manage vendor registration requests from initiation to completion, ensuring seamless interactions.
• Provide expert guidance, training, and updates to vendors and stakeholders throughout the registration process.
• Evaluate and process all required vendor documentation, guaranteeing accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee the management of registered vendors within Oracle, optimizing system functionality.
• Review and approve vendor profile change requests in a timely manner, maintaining data integrity.
• Conduct quarterly financial vendor health checks and risk assessments to inform business decisions.
• Lead the creation of purchase requisitions to purchase orders (PR-PO) process in Oracle, streamlining operational efficiency.
• Maintain Group PO-PR Tracker, NI Procure to Pay reports, and track savings, enabling data-driven insights.
• Generate monthly procurement reporting on key metrics, providing actionable intelligence.
• Assist in sourcing and quoting lower-value items, leveraging negotiation skills.
• Collaborate with the Head of Procurement and team on ad-hoc tasks as required, ensuring effective support.

1. Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field, emphasizing analytical rigor.
2. 2+ years of experience in a procurement role within the financial services industry, demonstrating adaptability and innovation.
3. Proficiency in Oracle ERP, particularly in the Procurement to Pay module, driving technical expertise.
4. Excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially in Excel, facilitating efficient data analysis.
5. Strong verbal and written communication skills, fostering collaborative relationships.
6. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, coupled with business acumen and attention to detail.
7. Proven planning, organizing, and prioritization skills, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
8. English essential; Arabic is desirable but not mandatory.

About Aswaar Consulting:

Aswaar Consulting is a professional services firm founded in 2014, specializing in business and financial advisory. Our service lines include assurance, business process outsourcing and support services, tax compliance, and corporate finance. Each partner brings decades of expert experience to deliver exceptional advice to clients.