Aramex International Hiring for Senior Procurement Officer at Dubai Full Time

Senior Procurement Officer

Location-Dubai , ,United Arab Emirates (AE)

Job ID -5904

Senior Procurement Officer

Key Job Responsibilities:

Evaluate and manage relationships with strategic suppliers to minimize cost and maximize benefits Communicate the company business objectives to suppliers. Assist the country local management team in decision making related to purchasing requirements. Build relationships with key stakeholders to gather requirements and specifications while attending to company procurement needs. Collaborate with legal, financial and operational entities to draft and negotiate major agreements and supplier contracts. Evaluate suppliers’ pre-requisition, in order to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications. Manage and monitor supplier performance to ensure that contractual obligations are adhered to. Take all necessary measures when possible to reduce cost without compromising quality and standards. Negotiate contracts to improve quality, reducing cost and improving efficiency. Prepare and review contracts, bids, RFQ (Request for Quotation), RFI (Request for Information) & RFP (Request for Proposal), and suppliers’ agreements for commercial terms/conditions, and acceptability of items with pre-set specifications. Establish proper filing system for the purchasing orders and documents. Follow the pre-set guidelines within the station to ensure effective use of resources. Adhere to company HSSE, compliance and sustainability corporate policies and standards Evaluate suppliers’ proposals, study the cost versus the value proposed, and prepare recommendations. Analyze spending trends and identify opportunities to consolidate spending. Take all necessary measures when possible to reduce cost without compromising quality and standards
Job Requirements (Experience and education) :
Bachelor’s degree in business or any other field Min. 5 years years of relevant working experience Fluent in English. Additional language a plus.

Skills and Competencies

Proven track record of attaining organizational and personal objectives – Results Oriented Strong Work ethic and Customer Centric mindset Excellent Communication and Presentation skills Adaptable, strong team player with outstanding communication skills and ability to work with all functional areas (Cross Functional Relationship Management) Strong Negotiation Skills, incorporating various strategies and desired outcomes

Company Overview:

Since our founding in 1982 we have grown to become a world leader in comprehensive transport and delivery solutions for business and consumers. Headquartered in Dubai, at the heart of the world’s most dynamic commercial hub and on the site of historic trade routes linking east and west, commerce and transport are deeply embedded in Aramex’s DNA. We are dedicated to transforming the face of trade, expanding our operations rapidly to better connect businesses and consumers worldwide.