Procurement Intern

Key Job Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and onboard new vendors to meet the organization’s material and service requirements.
• Identify and evaluate materials based on technical specifications, industry standards, and organizational requirements.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and quality assurance teams to ensure materials meet required standards.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for material substitution or optimization.
• Conduct vendor audits to ensure compliance with quality standards, delivery schedules, and other criteria for newly developed vendors.
• Establish and cultivate solid relationships with suppliers in order to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms, ultimately transitioning them into regular vendors for bulk supplies.
• Monitor industry trends and advancements to identify opportunities for innovation and cost savings.
• Evaluate supply chain risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of new materials and vendors into operations.
• Maintain accurate records of material trials, vendor evaluations, and procurement activities for new raw materials, new vendor development, and explore new vendors from global exhibitions and new technologies.
• Provide regular updates and reports to stakeholders on material and vendor performance and development progress.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Ensure procurement processes align with company policies and best practices.
• Address quality issues and work with supplier to resolve problems.
• Prepare RFQs (Request for Quotations), evaluate proposals, and finalize purchase agreements.
• Help onboard new suppliers into internal vendor databases.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain (Preferable)
• 0 - 2 years of experience in a Buyer or Procurement position.
• Strong understanding of Procurement practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong technical skills in MS Office, Excel and SAP (Preferable).
• Strong communication skills and fluent in English, and Mandarin (Mandatory).
• Full UAE Driving License (Preferable).

Working with us:
At HIRA Industries LLC, we foster a collaborative environment where every individual's ideas matter. Sustainability and energy efficiency guide our daily practices and solution design. We promote diversity, trust, respect, and recognition under ethical business principles. Our people receive competitive pay, growth opportunities, and support for personal goals. Joining HIRA means being part of a passionate team redefining HVAC systems, rubber products, adhesive tapes, and insulation solutions across the industry.