Procurement & Logistics Associate

Industry: Trading/Construction Experience: 3-5 years Salary: AED 4,000 - 5,500 We're looking for an organised, detail-oriented, proactive professional to support our purchasing, logistics, shipment coordination, documentation, and reporting. Key Responsibilities Purchasing & Suppliers - Prepare and process PRs and POs - Obtain quotations and prepare comparative statements - Follow up with suppliers on pricing, availability, confirmations, and delivery schedules - Maintain the supplier database; assist with vendor evaluation and performance tracking Logistics & Shipments - Coordinate local and international shipments with suppliers, freight forwarders, transporters, and warehouse - Track shipment status, ETAs, and delays; escalate when needed - Arrange deliveries and maintain accurate shipment trackers Reporting, Documentation & Filing - Maintain accurate purchase, shipment, delivery, and supplier records (physical and digital) - Prepare regular purchase, logistics, and delivery reports - Track open POs, pending deliveries, quotations, and outstanding requirements - Check documents for missing information, discrepancies, or errors Excel & ERP - Maintain data and prepare reports and tracking sheets in Excel - Enter and update transactions in the ERP system Internal Coordination - Work with warehouse, site/operations, accounts, and management - Follow up on pending requests, flag delays, shortages, and discrepancies promptly, and keep management updated Requirements - Bachelor's degree or diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field - Experience in purchasing, logistics, supply chain, procurement, accounting, finance, or trading operations (logistics/shipment coordination highly preferred) - Strong Excel skills and ERP experience (FirstBit ERP is an advantage) - Strong documentation, filing, and record-keeping skills - Excellent attention to detail, communication, follow-up, and time management