Purchasing Specialist – Marine Technical

About the role

Adamallys LLC, a leading supplier to the maritime and offshore sectors in the UAE, is looking for an experienced Purchasing Specialist to manage the full procurement cycle of marine technical items. The role operates in a fast‑paced, time‑sensitive environment and requires strong commercial judgment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the complete procurement cycle, including sourcing, quotation evaluation, negotiation, order placement, follow‑up and delivery coordination.
• Source marine technical products, parts and equipment from approved local and international suppliers.
• Obtain, review and compare supplier quotations based on specifications, quality, brand, price, availability, delivery time and commercial terms.
• Negotiate pricing, discounts, payment terms and delivery conditions in line with company requirements.
• Identify suitable products using technical descriptions, specifications, IMPA or ISSA references, part numbers, catalogues, drawings and photographs.
• Prepare and issue accurate purchase orders with full commercial and technical information.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely confirmation, preparation and delivery of orders.
• Coordinate closely with sales, operations, logistics, warehouse and accounts teams to support timely order fulfilment.
• Source alternatives when requested items are unavailable, subject to technical and commercial approvals.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with manufacturers, distributors, stockists and specialist suppliers.
• Identify new sourcing opportunities to improve competitiveness, product availability and delivery performance.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier and order records within the company’s systems.
• Monitor supplier performance regarding quality, pricing, responsiveness, reliability and delivery.
• Resolve shortages, incorrect deliveries, specification discrepancies, quality concerns and other supplier‑related issues.
• Support continuous improvement within the purchasing function and maintain strict confidentiality of company, customer and supplier information.

Required profile

• 2–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in marine, maritime, ship‑supply, offshore or industrial sectors.
• Strong understanding of marine technical products and commercial purchasing principles.
• Ability to manage multiple enquiries and orders simultaneously with accuracy and urgency.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier coordination skills.
• Proficiency in maintaining records and using procurement systems.

Required skills

• Knowledge of marine technical specifications and reference standards such as IMPA and ISSA.
• Quotation evaluation and price negotiation.
• Purchase order creation and supplier follow‑up.
• Supplier performance monitoring.