Purchase Officer

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Purchase Officer to manage procurement activities, coordinate with suppliers, negotiate prices, and ensure the timely purchase of materials and services in line with company requirements and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day purchasing activities based on approved purchase requisitions.
• Source, identify, and evaluate reliable suppliers and vendors.
• Request and compare quotations from suppliers to obtain competitive prices and favorable terms.
• Prepare and process Purchase Orders (POs) and follow up on approvals.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and other commercial conditions.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Maintain good relationships with suppliers and resolve delivery or quality issues.
• Coordinate with warehouse, inventory, accounts, and other departments to ensure procurement requirements are met.
• Verify supplier invoices, delivery notes, and purchase orders for accuracy.
• Maintain updated records of purchase orders, quotations, supplier details, and procurement documents.
• Monitor market prices and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies and procedures.

Desired Candidate Profile

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably in the UAE.
• Knowledge of supplier sourcing, quotation comparison, negotiation, and purchase order processing.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office; experience with ERP or procurement software is an advantage.
• Good communication, negotiation, and coordination skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple purchase requests and meet deadlines.
• Candidates with a valid UAE driving license may be preferred, depending on business requirements.