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Purchasing Officer

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across bahrain, qatar, saudi with 5 recent postings.

GCC postings
5
Active markets
3
Typical experience
3-5 years
In brief

A Purchasing Officer in the GCC region requires procurement, negotiation, supply chain, inventory, compliance. Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Salary snapshot

What a Purchasing Officer earns in the UAE

Median monthly gross in AED for a mid-level Purchasing Officer. See the full breakdown by country and seniority.

25th percentile
14,000
Median
21,000
75th percentile
30,500
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Key responsibilities
  • 01& Responsibilities Plan, coordinate, and execute the procurement of office supplies, materials, equipment, and project
  • 02Handling the overall administration work, related to the purchase.
  • 03Purchasing the precise materials for the manufacturing process according to their specification with the approval from top management.
  • 04Plan for the procurement of quality materials within the estimated budget.
  • 05Review of purchasing arrangements with suppliers including price, delivery, performance and discounts to achieve reduced supply chain costs and submit the data to the management when required.
  • 06Handling International purchases and quotation arrangement for asphalt department.
  • 07Coordinate with logistics service provider and follow up to get the material on time.
  • 08Conducting supplier assessment / supplier audit and verifying, whether the materials procured are in compliance with the company and QMS standards.
  • 09Handling all the documentation work and filing all the related correspondence of purchase department.
  • 10Maintaining proper records of the supplier assessments and the audit reports.
  • 11Proper filing all the documents and records and easy retrievable of the same.
  • 12Provides the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for each & every material procured for the manufacturing process.
Required qualifications
  • — . This role ensures the timely, cost
  • — day office operations and handle procurement
  • — Coordinate with production, quality, and warehouse teams to meet operational needs
  • — Monitor inventory levels and plan purchases to avoid shortages or excess stock
  • — Prepare purchase orders and maintain procurement records
  • — Track deliveries and resolve issues related to quality, quantity, or delays
  • — Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and cost fluctuations
  • — Ensure compliance with company policies and food industry standards (HACCP, ISO, etc.)
Preferred qualifications
  • — Preferred Skills
Education requirements
  • — Bachelor's degree

Required skills

procurementnegotiationsupply chaininventorycompliancesafetycommunicationlogistics

Preferred skills

isohaccpmicrosoft officeauditanalyticalerpReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingMathematicsCritical Thinking

Tools & technologies

teamsmicrosoft officeerpAutomated purchase order softwareBottomline Technologies Bottomline Sprinter Purchasing ManagerBowen & Groves M1 ERPCorel ParadoxDatabase softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareEpicor Vantage ERPIBM Lotus NotesInfor Lawson Supply Chain ManagementInventory management softwareMaterials requirement planning MRP softwareMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft Dynamics

Hiring companies we see

  • Liberal Construction, LLC
  • Kingdom
  • A Holding Co WLL
  • Hjeen Roasters
  • THE CONCEPT KITCHEN

Hired across

  • bahrain
  • qatar
  • saudi
FAQ

  • What does a Purchasing Officer do in the GCC?

    A Purchasing Officer in the GCC performs core duties related to procurement, negotiation, supply chain, adapted to the regional business environment and regulatory framework.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Purchasing Officer?

    Typically a Bachelor's degree is required, with 3-5 years of experience in the field.

  • What is the demand for Purchasing Officer in the GCC?

    The role is actively hired across bahrain, qatar, saudi, with consistent demand from both local and multinational employers.

  • What skills are needed for a Purchasing Officer role?

    Key skills include procurement, negotiation, supply chain, inventory, compliance, safety, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Do I need Arabic to work as a Purchasing Officer in the GCC?

    Arabic language proficiency is often preferred but not always required. It depends on the employer, sector, and client-facing nature of the role.

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