Procurement Officer

 

Description:

TNA General Trading LLC is a solution-driven company focused on solving customer’s complex challenges by offering affordable, high-quality products through the brands we represent and acting as a focal point of contact for sourcing & procurement needs.

𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:

·      Coordinate with Sales/Customer Service staff

·      Research and evaluate prospective suppliers

·      Grow and maintain good supplier networks and relationships + update supplier contact register

·      Travel to meet vendors and suppliers as necessary

·      Clarify requirements direct with Customers or Sales

·      Generate leads through all customer interactions

·      Prepare external RFx (Request for Information / Request for Proposals/ Request for Quote) to be sent to selected approved vendors

·      Review, compare and analyze products and services to be purchased.

·      Negotiate terms with suppliers such as price, quality of goods, deadlines, expectations, etc.

·      Create purchase orders and tally these with supply requests and ensure order acknowledgment

·      Enter order details (e.g., vendors, quantities, prices) into internal databases

·      Track orders and ensure timely delivery

·      Review quality of purchased products

·      Review supplier invoices to ensure accuracy of goods delivered & prepare delivery notes.

·      Coordinate and ensure timely payment to suppliers

·      Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information, and invoices

·      Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports

·      Ensure that all purchasing activities are performed following internal policies and processes

·      Attend regular team meetings for performance review

Required Skills:

·      Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·      Impeccable negotiation and problem-solving skills

·      Passion for detailed research to source customer needs

·      Excellent interpersonal skills

·      Enthusiastic & resourceful individual, performance driven

·      Strong knowledge of the industry and market conditions

·      Demonstrate flexibility and agility in working on various simultaneous purchases/projects of varied nature

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements:

·      Minimum 5 years of Procurement and logistics

·      BA/BS University degree or extensive work experience

·      Additional certification in the field of procurement desired

·      Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office tools

·      Experience with ERPs (preferably Zoho)

·      UAE experience is a must

·      GCC experience is a plus

·      UAE Driver’s License

·      Fluency in English