Procurement Officer

Role overview

Procurement and sourcing

• Source materials, equipment, and services including joinery materials, gypsum systems, glass, tiles, flooring, lighting, hardware, MEP materials, and finishing items.
• Obtain multiple quotations from approved suppliers and compare price, quality, timelines, and reliability.
• Prepare comparison sheets, recommend suppliers for approval, and process purchase orders after internal approvals.

Supplier and project coordination

• Maintain UAE supplier and subcontractor relationships, identify Dubai fit-out vendors, negotiate terms, and update the approved supplier database.
• Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, quantity surveyors, and designers to confirm material requirements and specifications.
• Follow up on orders and deliveries to project sites to help prevent delays.

Documentation and cost control

• Maintain RFQs, quotations, comparison sheets, purchase orders, delivery notes, and invoices in line with company procedures.
• Assist accounts in verifying supplier invoices against purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Monitor Dubai material prices, identify savings, and align procurement with project BOQs and budgets.

Required qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least two years of UAE experience specifically in Dubai interior fit-out procurement is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of interior fit-out materials and suppliers in Dubai; experience with quotation comparisons, purchase orders, and supplier negotiations.
• A valid UAE driving licence is mandatory.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with interior fit-out contractors in Dubai or the UAE is preferred.
• Knowledge of BOQs and construction material specifications is preferred.
• Ability to work under tight project deadlines is listed as preferred.

Skills and performance expectations

• The role calls for negotiation, vendor management, organization, accurate documentation, and proficiency with Microsoft Excel and procurement tracking systems.
• Performance measures include timely procurement, accurate documentation, supplier reliability, cost savings, and adherence to procurement procedures.

Compensation

• Pay is AED 4,000–4,500 per month.

Workplace and employment

• Work location is in person in Dubai.
• Job type is full-time.

Availability

• Immediate joiners are preferred.
• Candidates must be available for an in-person interview in Dubai.