Procurement Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct strategic sourcing by identifying, assessing, and negotiating with both local and international switchgear suppliers and distributors to obtain cost-efficient and superior quality materials.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering and Production departments to grasp material specifications and ensure all procurement complies with rigorous technical standards.
• Manage purchase requisitions and orders, monitor delivery schedules of essential materials, address any delays, and coordinate with warehouse teams to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Track orders from initiation through delivery, ensuring compliance with strict project timelines and proactively addressing any supply chain obstacles.
• Maintain thorough, audit-compliant procurement documentation and records.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• Have at least three years of dedicated procurement experience specifically with switchgear products, including an understanding of switchgear parameters and internal panel components.
• Demonstrate proficiency in SAP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel functions, such as VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
• Maintain a well-established network and awareness of UAE-based switchgear suppliers and distributors.
• Be fluent in English, both spoken and written.