Technical Procurement Officer - Dubai - ref. c89533415

Industry: Manufacturing

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Technical Procurement Officer to join the Commercial Department. The role involves ensuring the uninterrupted supply of raw materials, consumables, and spares required for plant operations, while implementing cost-reduction initiatives, maintaining quality standards, and managing vendor development and evaluation in alignment with company policies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure the continuous and timely supply of raw materials, consumables, engineering maintenance spares, and inventory stock items from approved suppliers.
• Monitor and achieve cost reduction targets across all commodities as part of continuous improvement.
• Manage vendor registration, approval, development, and performance monitoring in line with internal quality and EHSMS standards.
• Monitor critical suppliers using ABC analysis based on product categories.
• Coordinate daily with the Plant Manager and user departments to ensure technically accurate procurement.
• Prepare monthly cost meeting reports including PR-to-PO conversion details, cost reduction summaries, new supplier listings, and value engineering for monopolistic spare parts.
• Oversee inventory control in coordination with the Stores department.
• Generate monthly purchase order status reports for top management.
• Address supplier payment issues in coordination with the Accounts department.
• Manage import purchases in compliance with INCOTERMS.
• Implement Just-in-Time (JIT) practices for short lead-time commodities.
• Negotiate and establish favorable credit terms with suppliers.
• Set and maintain the Quality Policy and transparent procurement practices for the department through a formal Operations Manual.