Procurement Specialist

Location: Main Campus, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Work arrangement: On-site

Employment type: Full-time

Khalifa University is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join its Procurement and Contracts department, reporting to the Manager, Procurement.

You will support the procurement of goods and services across the University, working with suppliers and internal departments to secure quality, timely delivery and value.

• Process purchase requisitions, purchase orders and change orders in line with approved procurement plans and budgets.
• Prepare requests for quotations and proposals, identify suppliers, and compare market offerings.
• Coordinate with local, regional and international suppliers and maintain accurate supplier records.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve value, dependable service and timely delivery.
• Maintain procurement reports, price lists and quotation comparisons.
• Coordinate supplier evaluations with requesting departments and keep them informed about their requisitions.
• Handle urgent purchasing requirements and support procurement needs across departments.
• Follow procurement policies and procedures, including confidentiality, information security and workplace safety requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or equivalent.
• Target experience range: two to five years of relevant procurement experience.
• Knowledge of vendor selection, product specifications, sourcing and contract management.
• Foundational knowledge of procurement planning, vendor management, inventory and logistics.
• Strong communication, collaboration, customer focus and attention to quality.
• Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) certification is an advantage.