Overview
Procurement Officer Jobs in Al `Ayn at Brighton College Al AinUnited Arab Emirates
Salary:
Competitive salary package
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Immediate Start
Apply by:
28 February 2025
Job overview
Our support team are integral to the success of the College and the outcomes for our pupils. The Procurement Officer plays a crucial role in ensuring that the College runs smoothly and efficiently. By managing the purchasing of supplies, equipment, and services, you will help maintain the College’s budget, meet its operational needs, and support educational goals. Your ability to negotiate cost-effective deals, ensure timely deliveries, and adhere to regulations prevents unnecessary delays and overspending. Ultimately, the Procurement Officer helps create a well-equipped, organised, and resourceful environment that enhances both teaching and learning.
As a Procurement Officer for the College, you will be responsible for taking purchase requests from key stake holders and obtaining price quotes from suppliers. Additionally, your responsibilities include contacting suppliers to schedule deliveries, manage school requirements, and process all requests and orders through the ERP system. This is a key role in the successful day-to-day functioning of the College which includes close monitoring and involvement in budget projections to management. You should be highly committed and possess excellent organisational and communication skills.
Key Duties include:
Establishing effective operating policies, lean initiatives, and processes.
Comprehensive understanding and experience of purchasing strategies and inventory management.
Maintaining relations with preferred suppliers to ensure procurement of high-quality goods/services, expedient delivery, and dependable service at optimum price.
Essential Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or related field.
At least 5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably in an education organization.
CIPS Certified would be an added value.
Resourceful and well-organized
Strong knowledge of procurement processes, procedures, and best practices.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to conduct market research and analysis to identify new suppliers and evaluate existing supplier performance.
Demonstrated ability to manage and lead a team of procurement professionals.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Experience with procurement software and systems, such as SAP or Oracle.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Please see the attached Job Description for further details.
About Brighton College Al Ain
Brighton College Al Ain
Jabel Al Hafeet Street, PO Box 101110, Al Ain
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
+971 7133 999
A world class British school overseas
Brighton College Al Ain is the highest ranked new school of all time in the Abu Dhabi emirate, and is rapidly becoming one of the finest British overseas schools in the world. The College offers exciting professional challenges for teachers who share our aim of turning our well-educated, tolerant and intellectually curious men and women who are ready to take a full, active and positive role in our world.
Our teaching staff are inspirational, and apply to join the College to become part of a world class educational community within a region that offers exciting opportunities for travel and adventure. They understand the values of a British independent school, with parents who expect the highest educational standards and pupils who are very motivated to learn.
Brighton College Al Ain offers a highly competitive tax-free salary, an end-of-service gratuity, annual flights, free accommodation, family medical insurance and subsidised school places for staff children.
Brighton College Al Ain is modelled on the values and ethos of one of the leading schools in the United Kingdom, Brighton College, which recently attained the highest GCSE and A-level results of any co-educational school in British history.
www.brightoncollegealain.ae
Title: Procurement Officer
Company: Brighton College Al AinUnited Arab Emirates
Location: Al `Ayn
