The Senior Procurement Officer is responsible for leading sourcing, negotiation, and procurement activities, ensuring cost-effective and timely acquisition of goods and services that meet Dhofar Global’s operational and quality requirements. This role focuses on managing supplier relationships, overseeing high-value contracts, and ensuring compliance with UAE/GCC regulations. Unlike a Procurement Officer, this role carries greater accountability for supplier performance, procurement strategy execution, and mentoring junior staff. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Procurement & Sourcing • Lead end-to-end procurement cycles, from requisition to contract closure. • Handle high-value and complex purchases, particularly for FMCG, chemicals, hygiene products, and dispensers. • Conduct market intelligence and supplier benchmarking for cost competitiveness. Supplier Management • Identify, qualify, and develop new suppliers, both local and international. • Negotiate long-term agreements, focusing on pricing, delivery, payment terms, and service levels. • Conduct periodic supplier audits, performance reviews, and risk assessments. Contract & Compliance Management • Draft, review, and manage supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with UAE/KSA regulations. • Ensure all imports adhere to ESMA, SASO, and GCC regulatory standards. • Maintain accurate procurement documentation for audits and legal compliance. Inventory & Demand Planning Support • Coordinate with Warehouse and Demand Planning teams to maintain optimal stock levels. • Anticipate shortages and initiate replenishment in line with forecasts. • Support new product registration and supplier onboarding processes. Financial & Cost Control • Monitor procurement budgets and contribute to annual cost-saving targets. • Identify cost reduction opportunities without compromising quality. • Provide accurate spend analysis and supplier cost reports to management. Reporting & Analysis • Generate weekly and monthly reports on procurement KPIs: supplier OTIF, lead time adherence, savings achieved. • Present procurement insights and recommendations to senior management. Team Support & Development • Guide and mentor Procurement Officers and Assistants in daily activities. • Provide training on supplier negotiations, compliance, and ERP usage. • Act as deputy to the Procurement Manager in their absence.

JOB REQUIREMENTS Academic Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, Engineering or related field. • Professional certifications: CIPS, CPSM, CPP, or CSCP strongly preferred. Years of Experience • 3-6 years in procurement/supply chain • Proven GCC experience, ideally in FMCG, chemicals manufacturing, trading companies, or Facilities Management. Nature of Experience • High-value procurement and contract negotiation. • Supplier relationship management and performance reviews. • Import/export processes and regulatory compliance (ESMA, SASO). • ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics, SAGE) and procurement analytics. Other Skills / requirement • Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills. • Excellent English (Arabic highly preferred). • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (advanced Excel for cost analysis). • Ability to handle multiple priorities under pressure. • Willingness to travel across UAE/GCC for supplier meetings.