Junior Purchasing Officer

**Employment Type:** Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the procurement of materials, laboratory equipment, machinery, tools, spare parts, vehicles, and services in accordance with company requirements.
• Source suppliers and obtain competitive quotations for equipment and operational requirements.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and monitor order status until delivery.
• Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors to ensure timely procurement of equipment and materials.
• Evaluate supplier quotations based on technical specifications, pricing, quality, warranty, and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with technical departments to understand equipment specifications and procurement requirements.
• Assist in negotiating prices, payment terms, warranties, and delivery conditions with suppliers.
• Follow up on equipment deliveries, inspections, installation requirements, and related documentation.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier databases, purchase orders, and delivery reports.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment of critical materials and spare parts.
• Resolve issues related to delayed deliveries, damaged items, warranty claims, or discrepancies in received goods.
• Support supplier evaluation and vendor performance monitoring.
• Prepare procurement reports and maintain proper filing of purchasing documents.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement procedures and approved budgets.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and procurement process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Commerce, Engineering, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain operations.
• Experience in purchasing equipment, machinery, tools, spare parts, or technical materials is preferred.
• Good understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, and purchasing documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Experience with ERP systems or procurement software is an advantage.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement requests and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in Qatar or GCC countries.
• Experience in construction, geotechnical, laboratory testing, engineering, or industrial sectors is an advantage.
• Valid QID with transferable visa preferred.

**Employment Type:** Full-Time

Application Question(s)

• Total Salary: QAR 3,000 – 3,500 (Full Package, Non-Negotiable)

Experience

• Purchasing Officer: 1 year (Preferred)