Procurement Officer

Bayut & dubizzle have the unique distinction of being iconic, homegrown brands with a strong presence across the seven emirates in the UAE. Connecting millions of users across the country, we are committed to delivering the best online search experience.

As part of Dubizzle Group, we are alongside some of the strongest classified brands in the market. With a collective strength of 5 brands, we have more than 123 million monthly users that trust in our dedication to providing them with the best platform for their needs.
As the Procurement Officer, you are primarily responsible for sourcing goods and services at the lowest price while maintaining the highest standard and quality, alongside ensuring a good business relationship with all market-leading suppliers and vendors under each sector.
In this role, you will:

• Prepare RFQs while collaborating with concerned department stakeholders for technical points and requirements and sharing the exact requirements with suitable service providers/contractors/suppliers;
• Vet vendors based on previous history of dealing with them, vendor’s client base, vendor’s past projects, etc.;
• Follow up with suppliers to obtain quotations with specifications and details, discussing payment terms with vendors based on company policies;
• Prepare CSTs based on the tenders and proposals received, discuss and provide clarity on the same, and get approvals from departmental heads, finance, etc.;
• Raise purchase requisitions and purchase orders through company-wide software under the concerned business vertical / department-allocated budget, obtaining approvals for any excess budget spend, etc. from finance etc;
• Follow up with concerned stakeholders for timely approvals of purchase requisitions and orders and share the same with vendors
• Follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and services in good condition to the required site/department POC;
• Responsible for back-end documentation like GRN creation, verification of delivery notes containing signature/stamp of the receiving person;
• Follow up with accounts and finance and ensure smooth payment workflow and timely payments are being made to vendors as per the agreed terms;
• Explore markets to find alternate vendors/suppliers for regular purchase items to ensure a resilient supply chain without dependency on a single vendor or supplier without compromising the quality aspect of goods and services.