Purchasing Officer - RAK Academy

RAK Academy is seeking a dynamic and committed Purchasing Officer to join us for the Academic Year 2022-2023. This is an exciting role which will be directly reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager.

Over the past five years RAK Academy Family of Schools has grown significantly and our reputation for developing academic achievement and is well known as one of the international schools of choice in Ras Al Khaimah.

Job Purpose

RAK Academy places a strong focus on attracting, retaining and developing highly talented and passionate professionals to ensure the strategic aims of its schools are fully realized.

The Purchasing officer is responsible for Sourcing and buying materials, goods, and services on behalf of RAK Academy to be used in daily operations as well as maintaining purchasing records, negotiating with vendors, and researching prospective suppliers .

Key Responsibilities

• Researching prospective suppliers
• Sourcing and buying goods and services
• Prepare reports on purchases
• Conducting product research and sourcing new suppliers and vendors
• Pre-qualifying suppliers and evaluate vendors performance
• Sourcing goods, products, and services. Review quality of purchased products
• Receive purchase requests, obtain quotations and negotiate terms of agreement and pricing with the best or most cost-effective way
• Liaise with stores to review inventory levels
• Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers
• Coordinate with suppliers as well as warehouse staff for receiving orders
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery.
• Issue purchase orders, and maintain updated records of purchased products
• Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analyses
• Attend trade shows and exhibitions to stay up-to-date with industry trends
• Works in line with the department objectives to align with the organizational goals
• Assists in conducting needs assessments, developing scope of work, identifying specification of goods and services, and estimating procurement cost.
• Assists in the budgeting process, bids and tenders.

The candidate must have:

·       BSc in Business, Logistics, or relevant field

·       Professional level proficiency in English (written and spoken)

·       Arabic is an advantage

·       Advanced MS Projects and MS office skills

·       Written and verbal communication and Negotiation skills .

·     Proven 2+ working experience in a similar position

·     Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating and liaising with vendors)

The school offers:

• Lucrative remuneration package

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RAK Academy Family of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must have undergone a child protection screening to receive an offer of employment. You will be required to provide a Police Verification Check from your home country along with attestation of your qualifications’ and personal documents e.g. Degree, Marriage Certificate etc. The list of checks will be provided to candidates shortlisted for an interview.

Please note:

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

RAK Academy reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process.