Procurement Officer

We are seeking a Procurement Officer with strong commercial acumen and hands-on experience in end-to-end procurement, preferably within the education sector. The successful candidate will work closely with school teams and suppliers to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement of quality educational resources, books and other operational requirements. Candidates should be available to join immediately. Key Responsibilities: Manage procurement of educational resources, including reusable teaching and learning materials, consumables and books, together with IT equipment, marketing materials and selected Annual Maintenance Contracts. Process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders and contracts in line with approved budgets, and ensure cost efficiency, quality and timely delivery. Source, evaluate, and onboard qualified suppliers for goods, services, and works. Track outstanding purchase orders, coordinate deliveries with suppliers and school teams, and resolve shortages and quality issues. Manage selected Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs), monitor vendor performance, and ensure timely renewals. Review and continuously improve procurement processes, controls, and compliance. Analyze annual spend by category and strengthen the vendor base to support business needs. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration or a related field. Minimum 5 years or more of procurement experience. CIPS Level 4 certification (preferred). Experience in school procurement or with suppliers of educational resources to schools. Strong knowledge of local UAE suppliers and market pricing. Hands-on experience with procurement ERP systems; SAP S/4HANA procurement experience preferred. Valid UAE driving license is mandatory requirement. Skills & Competencies: Strong stakeholder management and order processing skills. Excellent oral and written communication. High proficiency in data analysis and preparing quotation comparisons, spend analyses and procurement reports. Ability to work independently, manage priorities and solve problems under pressure.