PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT, Al Ghazi, Abu Dhabi

PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT, Al Ghazi, Abu Dhabi

Hiring a Procurement Assistant for Abu Dhabi.

1. Key Responsibilities:
2. Support the Procurement team in the development of product category strategies by undertaking market analysis and research.
3. Develop and maintain a supplier database to strengthen the procurement process.
4. Estimating and establishing cost parameters and budgets for purchases.
5. Collate Request for Quotation (RFQ) responses and complete costing sheets.
6. Research potential vendors.
7. Evaluate offers from vendors and negotiate better prices.
8. Attending meetings with vendors and taking minutes.
9. Coordinate selects vendors, places orders, and may arrange for service contract.
10. Conduct market research to identify pricing trends.
11. Maintains files of descriptions of available supplies.
12. Negotiate the best deal for pricing and supply contracts.
13. Maintains records and follow up files of purchases, shipments, and related matters.
14. Follows up on orders to ensure that materials are shipped and delivered on promised dates.
15. May inspect products received for quality and quantity to ensure adherence to specifications.
16. Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs.
17. Assisting with negotiation strategies and making recommendations.
18. Maintain updated records of invoices and contracts.
19. Track orders and ensure timely delivery.
20. Liaise with warehouse staff to ensure all products arrive in good condition.
21. Support team in collating supplier samples and brochures for new product/solution innovation to sales.
22. Take accountability for a small product category to support future development.

Key Requirements:

1. Bachelor degree required.
2. 1 -3 years of hands-on Procurement Assistant.
3. Advanced knowledge of MS Office.
4. Ability to prioritize work and strong problem-solving skills.
5. Excellent communication skills – written and verbal.
6. Knowledge of market research.
7. Good research skills and attention to detail.
8. Good understanding of supply chain procedures.

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