Assistant Manager - Procurement (Native Arabic Speaker)

About the role

Reliance Human Resources Consultancy is hiring an Assistant Manager - Procurement in Dubai. The role manages and optimizes procurement operations so that materials, equipment, consumables, services and subcontractors are sourced in a timely, cost-effective and quality-driven way. It covers supplier management, purchase planning, cost control, contract negotiation, inventory coordination and compliance with company procurement policies and approval procedures. Candidates must be based in the UAE and speak Arabic natively.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement: purchase requisitions, RFQs, quotation analysis, purchase orders, delivery follow-ups and supplier payment coordination.
• Procure cleaning materials, chemicals, machinery, PPE, uniforms, tools, spare parts, office supplies and project-specific items on time.
• Work with Operations, HR, Admin, Finance, Projects and Business Development teams to understand material and service needs.
• Build and maintain a supplier and subcontractor database, and negotiate pricing, payment terms, credit periods, delivery schedules, warranties and SLAs.
• Evaluate suppliers periodically on quality, pricing, delivery reliability and service responsiveness.
• Find cost savings through strategic sourcing, bulk purchasing, price benchmarking and supplier negotiations.
• Monitor procurement spend against approved budgets and report significant variances.
• Compare supplier quotations and recommend the most commercially viable option.
• Work with Stores, Admin and Operations to monitor stock levels, set minimum and maximum stock levels and reorder points, and minimize emergency purchases, excess inventory, stockouts, expiry and wastage.
• Ensure purchases follow the approved procurement policy, authorization matrix and budget limits, and verify requisitions, technical specs, quotations and documents before issuing purchase orders.
• Maintain accurate records of RFQs, comparative statements, purchase orders, contracts, quotations and delivery documents.

Required profile

• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant procurement experience, preferably in facilities management, cleaning services, maintenance, construction or a related industry.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or team coordination role.
• Experience managing multiple suppliers, procurement budgets, contracts and operations across several locations.
• UAE procurement practice is essential; KSA exposure is an advantage.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, procurement, business administration, logistics or a related field; a postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• CIPS, CPSM or equivalent certification preferred.