Senior Procurement Officer

The Role

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 relat...

The Role
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.

Requirements
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.

About the company
Dhofar Global is a regional key player in hygiene and public health solutions. The company is on a transformation journey to expand its product portfolio and geographic reach to serve customers across borders and industries while maintaining its positioning as a trusted partner in delivering sustainable solutions that enhance lives and lifestyles. Dhofar Global serves organizations in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Qatar, ranging from hotels to restaurants, catering suppliers, corporate businesses, cleaning and facility management, to companies in petroleum, aviation, telecom, automotive, healthcare, wellbeing and wellness, and much more. The company is a pioneer in e-commerce and provides comprehensive e-services, designed to empower organizations by simplifying their sourcing lifecycles while fostering meaningful relationships and enabling informed decisions. Its state-of-art e-services allow customers to: - Streamline their operations. - Save time, energy, and money by accessing all necessary information through a single, user-friendly platform and dashboard. - Seamlessly manage orders with personalized product suggestions, exclusive online discounts and promotions, tailored product searches, and customized pricing through quotation requests. - Effortlessly oversee every aspect of their orders, from data collection and placement to automation, shipment tracking, and payment monitoring along with real-time inventory management for efficient stock tracking, preventing overstocking or shortages. Dhofar Global believes that its human resources are its most valuable asset and is proud of the unwavering loyalty of its teams providing the best customer service in the industry.