Procurement Officer
Listed on 2026-06-12
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Business
Business Development, Business Management, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Business Analyst
Established in 1951 and ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide*, Australia’s University of Wollongong is a global brand with international campuses in Dubai, Hong Kong and Malaysia.
University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) offers over 40 internationally recognised bachelor's and master's degrees spanning 10 in-demand industry sectors. Our programs are accredited by CAA and KHDA in UAE, but also by AQF in Australia. All business programs of the University of Wollongong are accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). In addition, individual programs in the School of Business are accredited by professional bodies including CFA, ACCA, CIPD, CIM, CILT.
The first internationally accredited Australian university in the UAE, we are the education gateway of choice for over 3,500 students, representing 100+ nationalities. Our global community of 152,000 alumni are pursuing career goals with respected blue-chip companies and industry giants such as 3M, ADCB, Adidas, Amazon, Deloitte, Emirates, Fed Ex, GE, IBM, Microsoft and Pepsico. Additionally, research reveals that 83%
** of fresh graduates are employed within six months of graduation.
Life at UOWD is rooted in the continued pursuit of excellence through teaching, research and industry engagement, with the student experience at its heart. Our 200,000-square-foot campus at Dubai Knowledge Park features access to cutting‑edge technologies and a mix of traditional and innovative learning spaces, all housed in a vibrant modern setting that promises to deliver an enriched learning experience for our students.
Located strategically near the Palm and the Burj Khalifa, the University benefits from the huge investment and innovation opportunities the city is known for globally.
* QS World University Rankings 2024
** Data from the Graduate Destination Survey 2017 to 2021
About the RoleUOWD is seeking a Procurement Officer to support and strengthen the University’s procurement function. This role plays a critical part in executing procurement strategy, ensuring compliance with institutional policies, maintaining accurate ERP records, and driving continuous process improvement.
Reporting to the Head of Finance
, the Procurement Officer will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to deliver cost‑effective, timely, and compliant procurement outcomes that support operational and academic excellence.
This role is ideal for a detail‑oriented procurement professional who thrives in a structured environment and is motivated by process integrity, supplier management, and measurable cost savings.
Key Purpose
To support the institutional procurement strategy by:
- Managing sourcing activities and supplier engagement
- Ensuring procurement compliance and audit readiness
- Maintaining accurate ERP records
- Driving process improvements that contribute to reliable supply, cost efficiency, and operational excellence
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Operations
- Process purchase requisitions and purchase orders in compliance with procurement policies and procedures
- Manage RFQ/RFP cycles, evaluate proposals, and support supplier selection aligned with quality, cost, and risk considerations
- Negotiate with suppliers to secure best pricing, service levels, and commercial terms
- Coordinate purchase order creation, approvals, closures, and lifecycle management within the ERP system
- Support supplier onboarding and ensure supplier master data accuracy
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and provide procurement guidance
Supplier & Delivery Management
- Coordinate timely delivery of goods and services
- Monitor on‑time delivery performance and escalated delivery risks when necessary
- Address delivery‑related concerns and work with suppliers to resolve issues effectively
Governance, Systems & Performance
- Maintain accurate and complete procurement data in the ERP system
- Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and control
- Track and report on procurement KPIs, including cost savings and RFQ turnaround times
Key Performance Indicators
- Timeliness and accuracy of PR/PO processing
- Audit compliance and ERP data…
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