Procurement Executive (Talent Pool)

Role Overview

Procurement Executive (Talent Pool) with AWR Group. This is a talent pool position for procurement support across the organization.

Role Purpose

Support the procurement process by sourcing suppliers, obtaining quotes, processing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services. Maintain vendor relationships, track inventory needs, and ensure compliance with procurement policies.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Operations

• Demonstrate knowledge of procurement processes and procedures.
• Receive purchase requisitions from various departments and business entities.
• Float enquiries and invite quotes from suppliers.
• Prepare purchase orders and contracts in accordance with procurement policy and procedures.
• Ensure complete documentation including quotes, scope of work, technical and commercial comparisons, and evaluations for clear traceability, review, and approval.
• Capture savings and negotiated savings for purchase orders issued on a business unit basis.

Sourcing & Negotiation

• Apply good sourcing knowledge of specific categories.
• Facilitate negotiation of favorable pricing, appropriate payment terms, delivery timeframes as per set budget, and other terms and conditions.
• Work under pressure to manage competing priorities.

Systems & Technology

• Use Purchase to Pay (P2P) systems in procurement and supply functions.
• Demonstrate effective use of technology and databases that contribute to the procurement function.

Stakeholder Management

• Communicate effectively and work as part of a team with relevant stakeholders.
• Advise stakeholders of the role and responsibilities of the procurement function.
• Interact effectively with various senior-level stakeholders.
• Resolve invoice disputes and other operational issues to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree with background in Commerce, CIPS, or Engineering.
• 3–4 years of experience in procurement functions.

Skills & Competencies

• Understanding of commercial aspects of material specifications.
• Exposure to general administrative, building materials, automotive, and marketing requirements.
• Knowledge of Engineering background (preferred).
• Well-versed in tendering processes and contractual terms and conditions.
• Excellent negotiating skills.
• Knowledge of UAE market.
• Exposure to techno-commercial aspects of local and international purchasing.
• Proficiency with ORACLE ERP systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong communication skills.
• Valid UAE driving license.
• Fluent in English.
• Arabic language skills (added advantage).