Senior Procurement Officer

The Senior Procurement Officer is responsible for leading sourcing, negotiation, and procurement activities, ensuring cost-effective and timely acquisition of goods and services that meet Dhofar Global’s operational and quality requirements. This role focuses on managing supplier relationships, overseeing high-value contracts, and ensuring compliance with UAE/GCC regulations. Unlike a Procurement Officer, this role carries greater accountability for supplier performance, procurement strategy execution, and mentoring junior staff.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Procurement & Sourcing

• Lead end-to-end procurement cycles, from requisition to contract closure.
• Handle high-value and complex purchases, particularly for FMCG, chemicals, hygiene products, and dispensers.
• Conduct market intelligence and supplier benchmarking for cost competitiveness.

Supplier Management

• Identify, qualify, and develop new suppliers, both local and international.
• Negotiate long-term agreements, focusing on pricing, delivery, payment terms, and service levels.
• Conduct periodic supplier audits, performance reviews, and risk assessments.

Contract & Compliance Management

• Draft, review, and manage supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with UAE/KSA regulations.
• Ensure all imports adhere to ESMA, SASO, and GCC regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation for audits and legal compliance.

Inventory & Demand Planning Support

• Coordinate with Warehouse and Demand Planning teams to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Anticipate shortages and initiate replenishment in line with forecasts.
• Support new product registration and supplier onboarding processes.

Financial & Cost Control

• Monitor procurement budgets and contribute to annual cost-saving targets.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities without compromising quality.
• Provide accurate spend analysis and supplier cost reports to management.

Reporting & Analysis

• Generate weekly and monthly reports on procurement KPIs: supplier OTIF, lead time adherence, savings achieved.
• Present procurement insights and recommendations to senior management.

Team Support & Development

• Guide and mentor Procurement Officers and Assistants in daily activities.
• Provide training on supplier negotiations, compliance, and ERP usage.
• Act as deputy to the Procurement Manager in their absence.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, Engineering or related field.
• Professional certifications: CIPS, CPSM, CPP, or CSCP strongly preferred.

Years of Experience

• 3-6 years in procurement/supply chain
• Proven GCC experience, ideally in FMCG, chemicals manufacturing, trading companies, or Facilities Management.

Nature of Experience

• High-value procurement and contract negotiation.
• Supplier relationship management and performance reviews.
• Import/export processes and regulatory compliance (ESMA, SASO).
• ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics, SAGE) and procurement analytics.

Other Skills / requirement

• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent English (Arabic highly preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (advanced Excel for cost analysis).
• Ability to handle multiple priorities under pressure.
• Willingness to travel across UAE/GCC for supplier meetings.