The Role
We are seeking a well skilled and motivated Procurement Specialist to join our team. The candidate will be responsible for the procurement process, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of high-quality products. The role requires good analytical, negotiation, and communication skills to maintain strong supplier relationships and support our sales and project teams. Inquiry Management: • Obtain inquiries from the sales team and check product history. • Select suppliers to float the inquiries and obtain prices. Price Analysis: • Analyze supplier prices and send detailed cost calculations before deadlines. • Provide the history of prices and trends. Supplier Selection: • Source and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships. Order Management: • Issue Purchase Orders. • Arrange on-time payments and maintain import shipment tracking reports. • Prepare a procurement action plan per the project schedule, considering lead items. • Liaise with suppliers on delivery schedules to ensure on-time deliveries. Negotiation and Coordination: • Negotiate with suppliers on lead-time, cost, and quality to obtain the maximum benefit for the company. • Coordinate and negotiate with forwarding companies to obtain the best freight rates and scheduled deliveries. • Arrange pre-shipment inspections with the relevant agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. • Proven experience in procurement, supply chain management, or a similar role. Lubricant is advantage. • Strong analytical and negotiation skills. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite. • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. • Age: 25-40 years old • Gender: no preference

About the company
APEX Technology FZCO. was established in 2007 in Jebel Ali Free Zone. Our business focus is on trading lubricants and petrochemicals from globally well-known producers to our esteemed customers located in United Arab Emirates and other GCC countries. During these years we have been able to achieve a good reputation as a reliable distributor and supplier of raw materials in the region which has not been only gained by our managements valuable instructions & supports but also with our highly efficient teams hard work.