Assistant Contracts & Procurement Specialist (Arabic Speaker)

Our client, a prestigious UAE government entity, is seeking an Assistant Contracts & Procurement Specialist to support procurement operations, contract administration, supplier coordination, and tender activities while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and financial controls. Key Responsibilities: - Process and follow up purchase requests in accordance with approved procurement procedures. - Maintain procurement records, including purchase orders, supplier files, contracts, and tender documentation. - Support the end-to-end tendering process, including RFQs, bid evaluations, commercial comparisons, and award documentation. - Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services. - Monitor supplier performance, contract validity, renewals, deliverables, and compliance requirements. - Follow up invoices and payment status with finance and relevant departments. - Prepare procurement reports, contract status reports, supplier performance reports, and procurement KPIs. - Support inventory and stock control activities where applicable. - Ensure procurement activities comply with UAE government regulations, internal policies, delegated authority, and audit requirements. Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related discipline. - Fresh graduates are welcome to apply. Diploma holders should have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. - Experience in procurement, purchasing, contracts administration, tendering, supplier management, or related functions is preferred. - Knowledge of procurement processes, RFQs, purchase orders, contract administration, and supplier coordination. - Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP/e-Procurement systems (Oracle or SAP is an advantage). - Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. - CIPS certification or an equivalent procurement qualification is an advantage. - UAE government, semi-government, higher education, or large corporate procurement experience is preferred. - Arabic language skills are an advantage.