Purchasing Specialist Full Time NEW

Are you searching for a rewarding Purchasing Specialist Job in Dubai with a globally recognized engineering and mobility solutions company? KONE is seeking experienced procurement professionals to manage purchasing activities, supplier relationships, and strategic sourcing initiatives. This opportunity is ideal for candidates interested in Purchasing Specialist jobs in Dubai, procurement specialist careers, buyer jobs, supply chain management roles, vendor management positions, and corporate procurement opportunities in the UAE. The role offers valuable exposure to strategic sourcing, contract management, ERP procurement systems, SAP procurement, inventory planning, supplier performance evaluation, and logistics coordination, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking long-term career growth.

Key Responsibilities and Activities:

Direct Material & Spares

• Works with the unit’s business functions to understand needs
• Identifies local Sourcing opportunities for direct materials and spare parts
• Negotiates frame contracts and price lists with suppliers to be used within the unit for direct materials/spares
• Acts as contract owner for direct material/spares suppliers
• Supports the implementation of global/area category plans within his/her unit
• Can act as a sourcing specialist also for the needs of other units in specific cases, representing the needs of these other units towards suppliers.

Customer Projects

• Defines source plans for customer projects and works closely with the project team to understand real customer needs
• Runs RFQs for customer project-specific materials and negotiates contracts with suppliers for customer projects
• Advises customer-facing roles on preferred suppliers and decides on suppliers for customer projects

Installations

• Works with the unit’s business functions to understand needs
• Identifies local Sourcing opportunities for Installation subcontracting/subcontracted installation services
• Negotiates frame contracts and price lists with suppliers to be used by the business for locally sourced installation subcontracting
• Acts as contract owner for local installation subcontractor suppliers
• Supports the implementation of global/Area category plans within his/her unit

Indirect

• Collects business requirements from the unit to support sourcing projects for indirect spend
• Supports the implementation of area/global level category plans and sourcing projects in a unit through additional local contract negotiations as needed
• Supports the update of local instructions and policies, provides guidance, and supports the business in following/using preferred suppliers and ensuring compliance

Are you the one?

Educational and Language Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.

Additional qualifications in Supply Chain Management or Procurement are advantageous.

Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential.

Professional and Technical Skills:

Strong supply market knowledge in the relevant area of spend.

Proficiency in supplier tendering, negotiation, and contract management.

Familiarity with supplier performance, quality management, and relationship management.

Knowledge of relevant technologies and systems in procurement.

Experience Requirements:

Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management.

Familiarity with local procurement laws and supplier networks is a plus.

Experience working in an international/multinational environment is an advantage.

Core Competencies:

Effective stakeholder management abilities.

Expertise in change management processes.

Strategic and analytical mindset for cost optimization.

Joining KONE as a Purchasing Specialist in Dubai offers an excellent opportunity to build expertise in procurement management, strategic sourcing, and global supply chain operations. The role provides hands-on experience in vendor negotiations, contract administration, cost optimization, ERP procurement platforms, SAP procurement, Oracle procurement, inventory management, supplier relationship management, and procurement compliance. Whether your goal is to advance into positions such as Senior Purchasing Specialist, Procurement Analyst, Category Manager, Procurement Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Head of Procurement, or Supply Chain Director, this opportunity can significantly strengthen your professional profile and career prospects. Candidates seeking rewarding Purchasing Specialist jobs in Dubai with excellent long-term career growth are encouraged to explore this opportunity with KONE.