Procurement Officer

About the role

The Procurement Officer provides operational and administrative support to the procurement function, ensuring that purchasing activities are carried out efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Review purchase requisitions for accuracy, completeness and policy compliance.
• Coordinate with end‑users to clarify requirements and specifications.
• Assist Procurement Specialists in processing requests according to approved procedures and delegated authorities.
• Support implementation and monitoring of procurement controls.
• Prepare and maintain records for internal audit, risk and compliance reviews.
• Track procurement requests and produce status reports.
• Prepare payment requests and liaise with Finance to ensure timely invoice processing.
• Identify and source potential suppliers for routine purchases.
• Maintain supplier master data, item master list and procurement files (contracts, quotations, purchase orders).
• Follow up with suppliers on quotations, deliveries, invoices and outstanding requirements.
• Monitor open purchase orders and ensure timely closure of transactions.

Required profile

• Secondary degree or diploma in a relevant field (preferred).
• 1–3 years of experience in a similar procurement environment.
• Fluent written and spoken Arabic (essential); English preferred.

Required skills