Procurement Officer

• Manage day-to-day procurement activities to ensure timely availability of materials, equipment, and services in line with project and operational requirements. • Review purchase requisitions and confirm specifications, quantities, delivery requirements, and necessary approvals. • Source suppliers, obtain quotations, and prepare comparisons covering price, quality, availability, payment terms, and delivery timelines. • Negotiate prices and commercial terms to achieve best value while meeting required specifications and quality standards. • Prepare and issue purchase orders in accordance with company procedures and approved budgets. • Follow up with suppliers on order confirmations, deliveries, shortages, and replacements to prevent operational delays. • Coordinate with project teams, stores, logistics, and finance to resolve procurement and delivery issues. • Verify supplier invoices against purchase orders and delivery records, and coordinate the resolution of discrepancies. • Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier databases, quotation comparisons, and purchase order trackers. • Monitor supplier performance and identify alternative sources for critical materials and services. • Follow company procurement policies and approval procedures, and maintain confidentiality of commercial information. • Perform other ad hoc duties related to procurement and supply chain coordination as assigned by management. • Diploma or bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, or a related field. • Proven experience as a Procurement Officer, Purchasing Officer, or in a similar role. • Good understanding of sourcing, supplier evaluation, commercial negotiation, and purchase order processing. • Ability to review material specifications and coordinate technical clarifications with relevant teams. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement or ERP systems. • Strong negotiation, communication, and supplier relationship management skills. • Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple purchasing priorities. • Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with internal departments and external suppliers. • High standards of integrity and accountability when handling purchasing decisions and confidential information. • Relevant industry experience, knowledge of local suppliers, and GCC procurement experience preferred.