# Assistant Contracts & Procurement Specialist (Arabic Speaker)

**Company:** [Experts Plus Recruitment Services](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/4gYviqrYksJarKRgzBj92E.md)
**Location:** Dubai, United Arab Emirates
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Procurement | Vendor Management

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## Description

Our client, a prestigious UAE government entity, is seeking an **Assistant Contracts & Procurement Specialist** to support procurement operations, contract administration, supplier coordination, and tender activities while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and financial controls.

## Requirements

### Key Responsibilities

-   Process and follow up purchase requests in accordance with approved procurement procedures.
-   Maintain procurement records, including purchase orders, supplier files, contracts, and tender documentation.
-   Support the end-to-end tendering process, including RFQs, bid evaluations, commercial comparisons, and award documentation.
-   Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
-   Monitor supplier performance, contract validity, renewals, deliverables, and compliance requirements.
-   Follow up invoices and payment status with finance and relevant departments.
-   Prepare procurement reports, contract status reports, supplier performance reports, and procurement KPIs.
-   Support inventory and stock control activities where applicable.
-   Ensure procurement activities comply with UAE government regulations, internal policies, delegated authority, and audit requirements.
-   Perform other related duties as assigned.

### Requirements

-   Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related discipline.
-   Fresh graduates are welcome to apply. Diploma holders should have a minimum of **5 years of relevant experience**.
-   Experience in procurement, purchasing, contracts administration, tendering, supplier management, or related functions is preferred.
-   Knowledge of procurement processes, RFQs, purchase orders, contract administration, and supplier coordination.
-   Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP/e-Procurement systems (Oracle or SAP is an advantage).
-   Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
-   High level of integrity, attention to detail, and compliance awareness.
-   **CIPS certification or an equivalent procurement qualification is an advantage.**
-   UAE government, semi-government, higher education, or large corporate procurement experience is preferred.
-   Arabic language skills are an advantage.