Procurement Officer – Fleet, Maintenance & Operations

Procurement Officer – Fleet, Maintenance \& Operations **Company:** Five M Waste Management **Location:** Abu Dhabi, UAE **Employment Type:** Full\-time Five M Waste Management is looking for an experienced and commercially minded **Procurement Officer** to manage purchasing activities for our fleet, maintenance workshop, waste management operations, offices and ongoing projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for controlling purchasing costs, developing a reliable supplier database and ensuring that required materials and services are obtained at the best possible price, quality and delivery time. Key Responsibilities * Receive and review purchase requests from operations, maintenance, stores and other departments. * Obtain quotations from approved and new suppliers. * Prepare detailed quotation comparison sheets covering price, quality, warranty, availability, payment terms and delivery time. * Negotiate prices, credit terms, warranties and service conditions with suppliers. * Prepare purchase orders and obtain the required internal approvals. * Follow up on deliveries and ensure materials are received on time. * Coordinate with the Storekeeper to verify quantities, specifications and condition of received items. * Source truck spare parts, tyres, hydraulic components, workshop tools, lubricants, fuel\-related equipment, safety items and operational materials. * Build and maintain a centralized supplier database containing contacts, product categories, historical prices, payment terms and performance records. * Identify alternative suppliers and reduce dependency on single vendors. * Monitor supplier performance, delays, quality issues and repeated price increases. * Maintain complete procurement documentation, including requests, quotations, comparisons, approvals, purchase orders, delivery notes and invoices. * Verify invoices against approved purchase orders and received quantities before forwarding them to accounts. * Monitor market prices and identify opportunities for cost savings. * Prepare monthly procurement reports showing purchases, savings, pending orders and supplier performance. * Ensure procurement activities follow company policies and approval limits. * Coordinate with accounts regarding supplier payments and credit arrangements. * Support emergency purchasing requirements without compromising documentation and controls. Requirements * Minimum 3 years of procurement or purchasing experience. * Previous UAE procurement experience is strongly preferred. * Experience purchasing heavy\-vehicle spare parts, hydraulic components, tyres, workshop materials or industrial supplies is highly preferred. * Strong negotiation and supplier\-management skills. * Good knowledge of purchase orders, RFQs, quotation comparisons and procurement controls. * Strong Microsoft Excel skills. * Experience using an ERP or purchasing system is an advantage. * Ability to identify spare parts from technical descriptions, samples, vehicle details or part numbers is preferred. * Good written and spoken English. * Valid UAE driving licence is an advantage. * High level of honesty, accuracy and commercial awareness. Application Requirements Candidates should submit their CV and include: * Current location * Visa status * Notice period * Current salary * Expected salary * Main product categories previously purchased Candidates with experience in fleet maintenance, transport, waste management or heavy equipment procurement will be given preference. Pay: AED4,000\.00 \- AED6,000\.00 per month Work Location: In person