Senior Procurement Officer
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About the Role
A confidential company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer to support manufacturing and industrial operations. You will source raw materials, manage supplier relationships, coordinate supply chain activities, and optimize inventory.
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Responsibilities
- Source and procure raw materials, machinery, spare parts, chemicals, consumables, and production related services
- Manage local and international procurement activities, including imports from Europe and other global markets
- Obtain, evaluate, and negotiate quotations from suppliers and manufacturers
- Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships to ensure quality, competitiveness, and reliability
- Coordinate with Production, Stores, Planning, Engineering, and Maintenance departments to forecast material requirements
- Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment of critical materials
- Track purchase orders, shipments, deliveries, and customs clearance activities
- Participate in technical evaluation and inspection of materials and equipment before procurement approval
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Civil, or related)
- Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement and supply chain within manufacturing or industrial environments
- Experience in international sourcing, import procedures, logistics, and supplier management
- Strong knowledge of industrial materials including steel, aluminum, coatings, chemicals, machinery, and spare parts
- Experience with ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
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Job Overview
- We are seeking a highly motivated and technically competent Procurement Officer to support manufacturing and industrial operations in Abu Dhabi.
- Operations include steel fabrication, galvanizing, epoxy coating, thermoplastic road marking materials, waterborne paints, aluminum products, robotic manufacturing, and advanced industrial production processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Source and procure raw materials, machinery, spare parts, chemicals, consumables, and production related services.
- Manage local and international procurement activities, including imports from Europe and other global markets.
- Obtain, evaluate, and negotiate quotations from suppliers and manufacturers.
- Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships to ensure quality, competitiveness, and reliability.
- Conduct supplier evaluations, performance reviews, and market assessments.
- Coordinate closely with Production, Stores, Planning, Engineering, and Maintenance departments to forecast material requirements.
- Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment of critical materials.
- Support demand planning and procurement scheduling to avoid production interruptions.
- Track purchase orders, shipments, deliveries, and customs clearance activities.
- Optimize stock levels while minimizing inventory carrying costs.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within procurement and supply chain functions.
- Participate in technical evaluation and inspection of materials and equipment before procurement approval.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Civil, or related discipline).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement and supply chain within manufacturing or industrial environments.
- Experience in international sourcing, import procedures, logistics, and supplier management.
- Strong knowledge of industrial materials including steel, aluminum, profiles, coils, coatings, chemicals, machinery, and spare parts.
Required Skills
- Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
- Supply Chain Management
- Demand Planning & Inventory Control
- Vendor Development & Supplier Negotiation
- International Purchasing & Import Management
- Cost Analysis & Commercial Evaluation
- ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Strong Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
- Cross Functional Coordination and Stakeholder Management
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