Procurement Officer

Job Title: Technical Procurement Officer

Location: Dubai

Salary: AED 8,000 - 9,000

Job Code: 235/001/974

Industry: Manufacturing

Job Brief:

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Technical Procurement Officer to join the Commercial Department. The role involves ensuring the uninterrupted supply of raw materials, consumables, and spares required for plant operations, while implementing cost-reduction initiatives, maintaining quality standards, and managing vendor development and evaluation in alignment with company policies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure the continuous and timely supply of raw materials, consumables, engineering maintenance spares, and inventory stock items from approved suppliers.
• Monitor and achieve cost reduction targets across all commodities as part of continuous improvement.
• Manage vendor registration, approval, development, and performance monitoring in line with internal quality and EHSMS standards.
• Monitor critical suppliers using ABC analysis based on product categories.
• Coordinate daily with the Plant Manager and user departments to ensure technically accurate procurement.
• Prepare monthly cost meeting reports including PR-to-PO conversion details, cost reduction summaries, new supplier listings, and value engineering for monopolistic spare parts.
• Oversee inventory control in coordination with the Stores department.
• Generate monthly purchase order status reports for top management.
• Address supplier payment issues in coordination with the Accounts department.
• Manage import purchases in compliance with INCOTERMS.
• Implement Just-in-Time (JIT) practices for short lead-time commodities.
• Negotiate and establish favorable credit terms with suppliers.
• Set and maintain the Quality Policy and transparent procurement practices for the department through a formal Operations Manual.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Metallurgy Engineering (Postgraduate degree or MBA preferred).
• 3–5 years of relevant procurement experience, preferably within the steel industry.
• Strong knowledge of raw material sourcing and established vendor connections.
• Expertise in supply chain management, logistics, and procurement cost control.
• Proficiency in SAP and E-auctions.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Financial acumen and budget management capabilities.
• Excellent planning and forecasting skills.
• Familiarity with the local market suppliers.
• Valid Driving License required.
• ERP system experience is an advantage