Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related discipline. Fresh graduates are welcome. Diploma holders require 5+ years of relevant experience. Experience in procurement, purchasing, contracts administration, tendering, or supplier management is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/e-Procurement systems is required. CIPS certification and Arabic language skills are advantageous.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Purchasing & Procurement
Company Industry
Business Support & Outsourcing
Our client, a prestigious UAE government entity, is seeking an Assistant Contracts & Procurement Specialist to support procurement operations, contract administration, supplier coordination, and tender activities while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and financial controls.
Key responsibilities
Process and follow up purchase requests in accordance with approved procurement procedures.
Maintain procurement records, including purchase orders, supplier files, contracts, and tender documentation.
Support the end-to-end tendering process, including RFQs, bid evaluations, commercial comparisons, and award documentation.
Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
Monitor supplier performance, contract validity, renewals, deliverables, and compliance requirements.
Follow up invoices and payment status with finance and relevant departments.
Prepare procurement reports, contract status reports, supplier performance reports, and procurement KPIs.
Support inventory and stock control activities where applicable.
Ensure procurement activities comply with UAE government regulations, internal policies, delegated authority, and audit requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related discipline.
Fresh graduates are welcome to apply. Diploma holders should have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
Experience in procurement, purchasing, contracts administration, tendering, supplier management, or related functions is preferred.
Knowledge of procurement processes, RFQs, purchase orders, contract administration, and supplier coordination.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP/e-Procurement systems (Oracle or SAP is an advantage).
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
High level of integrity, attention to detail, and compliance awareness.
CIPS certification or an equivalent procurement qualification is an advantage.
UAE government, semi-government, higher education, or large corporate procurement experience is preferred.
Arabic language skills are an advantage.
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