Procurement Officer

About the role

We are seeking a Procurement Officer to join ZMI’s expanding team in Abu Dhabi. The role involves managing the end‑to‑end purchasing process, sourcing reliable suppliers, negotiating terms and ensuring timely delivery of parts, equipment and services to support our operations.

Key responsibilities

• Generate purchase orders for parts, equipment and materials in line with ZMI’s purchasing procedures.
• Apply ZMI supplier selection criteria and maintain the approved supplier list.
• Research and obtain quotations for high‑cost items, maintain price comparisons for consumables.
• Place orders with the most effective suppliers and ensure compliance with internal procedures.
• Utilise and maintain the purchasing system database, tracking critical orders and delivery details.
• Coordinate with vessels, fleet managers and accounts to monitor deliveries, payments and invoice coding.
• Prepare monthly accrual reports for the accounts department.
• Continuously monitor market trends and recommend improvements to procurement processes.

Required profile

• Diploma in Purchasing Management, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Purchasing or Procurement Officer.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and communication abilities.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and willingness to learn new processes.

Required skills

• Project management knowledge.
• Understanding of procurement regulations and best practices.
• Ability to analyse market trends and make informed purchasing decisions.