Procurement Support Officer

Job Overview

The Procurement Support Officer role is designed as an entry-level position specifically for UAE Nationals, providing practical exposure to essential procurement and purchasing tasks. This position focuses on aiding daily procurement processes to ensure efficient and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services, while fostering foundational skills for career progression in procurement.

Key Duties

• Assist with daily procurement tasks including processing purchase requisitions, managing related documentation, and entering data into the purchasing system.
• Help place orders with authorized suppliers following company guidelines and delegated authority limits.
• Collaborate with various departments to collect requirements ensuring accurate purchase requests.
• Monitor supplier orders to confirm timely receipt of goods and services.
• Maintain organized procurement records, supplier documents, and log purchases for accurate tracking and reporting.
• Support communication with vendors, preserving professional relationships with suppliers and service providers.
• Aid in preparing Local Purchase Orders (LPOs), Purchase Requisitions (PRs), and basic procurement reports under supervision.
• Ensure adherence to company procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Provide additional administrative and operational assistance to the Procurement Team as directed by the Direct Manager.

Qualifications & Experience

• Educational Requirement: At minimum a High School Diploma; qualifications in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related fields such as Diploma or Bachelor's degree are preferable.
• Experience: Ranging from none to two years in procurement, administrative, or operations roles. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Eligibility: Position exclusively open to UAE Nationals.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong aptitude in numerical and analytical tasks.
• Meticulous attention to detail ensuring accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with emphasis on Excel.
• Effective communication and organizational capabilities.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Ability to meet deadlines and collaborate efficiently within team settings.

Performance Indicators

• Prompt and accurate processing of purchase requisitions and local purchase orders.
• Precision in procurement-related data entry and documentation.
• Timely follow-up with suppliers to ensure on-schedule delivery.
• Proper upkeep of procurement logs and outstanding reports.
• Successful completion of all assigned procurement trainings and onboarding processes.