Purchase Assistant

Role Overview

Purchase Assistant at Ali & Sons Holding LLC, Corporate Division, based in Abu Dhabi.

Company Overview

Ali & Sons is an Emirati conglomerate operating across diverse sectors including automotive, construction, real estate, and retail. The company has partnered with global brands such as Porsche, Audi, Volkswagen, Skoda, and MG, and operates subsidiary brands including Amwaj Jewellery, Ali & Sons Real Estate, and Eurostar Rent-A-Car. Over the next 3–4 years, the company expects to grow fourfold, with expansion planned in Automotive, Energy & Industrial, and Retail & Investments. Digital transformation and investment in people, technology, and process improvements using Lean Six Sigma methodology are central to future growth plans. The company's long-term goal is to be recognized as one of the most technologically advanced family-holding powerhouses in the region while maintaining values of integrity, authenticity, and commitment to improving customers' lives.

Role Purpose

Support the purchasing team in managing procurement operations, including order processing, vendor coordination, documentation, and delivery oversight to ensure efficient and accurate procurement execution.

Key Responsibilities

Order & Documentation Management

• Prepare and process Purchase Orders and send them to suppliers and departments.
• Assist with CAPO, change orders, bid requests, and procurement documentation.

Vendor & Supplier Coordination

• Coordinate with vendors on pricing, specifications, deliveries, and payment terms.
• Support vendor communication and resolve routine discrepancies.
• Monitor market prices, product availability, and supplier information.

Quality Assurance & Follow-Up

• Check invoices and receiving reports to ensure quantities and prices match purchase orders.
• Follow up on deliveries and procurement schedules.

Administrative Support

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the Purchase Officer.

Qualifications & Experience

• University Degree in Business Administration.
• 1–3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Fluent in English; Arabic preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficient in MS Office.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Attention to detail.

Additional Information

• Career development opportunities in procurement, supplier management, and purchasing skills within a professional corporate environment.