Procurement Officer jobs in United Arab Emirates

About Nord Anglia

At Nord Anglia Education, our schools shape a generation of creative and resilient global citizens who leave our schools with everything they need for success – whatever they choose to be or do in life. When it comes to creating memorable learning experiences both within and beyond our classrooms, our family of more than 13,000 passionate staff are experts in their academic and commercial professions and play a vital role in the world-class experience our schools provide.

We educate more than 74,000 children in 32 countries; our 81 schools in the Middle East, the Americas, Europe, and Asia form our diverse global family, making us the largest provider of premium education in the world.

About The School

Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi (NAS Abu Dhabi) lies at the heart of the Emirate, on Al Reem Island. In August 2023, we opened the school’s new, purpose-built campus to our first cohort of students and begin to do what Nord Anglia does best: make every moment at school count. We help our students prepare for their futures, think creatively outside the box, develop healthy resilience and global awareness, and be team players. Through personalised learning, our students will thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, and achieve more than they ever thought possible.

JOB PURPOSE

The School Procurement Officer will oversee the procurement of goods and services necessary for the school's operation, ensuring that all purchases are cost-effective, timely, and compliant with school policies.

Duties and responsibilities

• Supervising stock control of stationery and class resources.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and build effective supplier relationships.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with the school’s goals and budget.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders, ensuring all specifications and requirements are met.
• Processing of stationery and resource orders, raising order documentation, processing through JDE and to suppliers.
• Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends and pricing.
• Managing order levels cost effectively.
• Collect and/or deliver materials within the building if required.
• Administering the overall school purchase process, including negotiation of costs with suppliers and effective budgeting.
• Resolve procurement-related issues, including supplier disputes and delivery problems.
• Collaborate with academic and administrative staff to understand and fulfil their procurement needs.
• Managing overall teaching and administration procurement requirements from start to end.
• Any other appropriate duties as directed by the Operations Manager.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Qualifications/Training

• High school qualification.

Essential Experience / Knowledge

• At least two years’ job related experience.
• An effective user of ICT.
• Able to prioritise tasks and use time effectively.
• High attention to detail and ability to work to tight schedules.
• Willing to work flexibly as required by business needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Word, Excel and Internet.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.

Personal Attributes

• High levels of personal integrity.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm.
• Willingness to take on multiple tasks.
• Proactive and able to prompt others to ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Ability to work independently.
• Continually strive for improvement.
• Adaptability.

Selection Process

Applicants should submit a CV, letter of application and the details of two professional referees, one of which should be your current Line Manager.

Safeguarding

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture. All post holders having regular unsupervised contact with children are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both Country of residence/birth and any Country of residence within the last 10 years.