# Procurement Specialist - UAE National — Robert Walters

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Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: junior
Monthly salary: AED 15,000 to 30,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-10-05
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## Description

We are recruiting a UAE National procurement professional for a leading Abu Dhabi-based investment organisation. This opportunity is suited to an ambitious candidate with 1-5 years of procurement experience, strong academic credentials and the potential to develop within a high-performing procurement function. Candidates should be commercially minded, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Robert Walters is partnering with a leading Abu Dhabi-based investment organisation to recruit a Procurement Specialist - UAE National.

This opportunity is designed for an ambitious UAE National procurement professional who is looking to develop their career within a sophisticated, high-performing procurement environment.

The successful candidate may come from a range of procurement categories or industries. The focus will be on identifying someone with strong fundamentals, good academic credentials, a proactive mindset and the ability to develop within a demanding and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support end-to-end procurement activities across assigned categories.

• Assist with sourcing activities, RFQs, RFPs and supplier evaluations.

• Support supplier selection, negotiation and onboarding processes.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to understand purchasing and procurement requirements.

• Support the preparation and management of purchase orders, contracts and procurement documentation.

• Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, delivery, commercial terms and service requirements.

• Maintain accurate procurement and supplier records.

• Support vendor performance management and supplier relationship activities.

• Assist with spend analysis, benchmarking and cost optimisation initiatives.

• Ensure procurement activities follow internal policies, governance standards and approval processes.

• Work closely with senior procurement colleagues and develop broader exposure across different procurement categories.

• Support the team in a high-volume environment where priorities may change quickly.

Candidate Requirements:

• UAE National with an Abu Dhabi Family Book.

• Approximately 1-5 years of procurement, purchasing or sourcing experience.

• Candidates from any procurement category may be considered.

• Bachelor's degree from a recognised university.

• Strong academic performance / GPA will be viewed favourably.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Commercially aware with good analytical ability.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.

• Flexible, proactive and willing to take on responsibilities beyond a narrow job scope.

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

• Genuine interest in developing a long-term career within Procurement.

Desired Skills and Experience

Procurement
Purchasing
Strategic Sourcing
Vendor Management
Supplier Management
Procurement Operations
Contract Management
Purchase Orders
RFQ
RFP
Tendering
Supplier Evaluation
Spend Analysis
Stakeholder Management
Negotiation
Supply Chain
Procurement Processes
Commercial Management
Microsoft Excel
Oracle
ERP Systems
Financial Services
UAE Nationals

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## Requirements

UAE National with an Abu Dhabi Family Book. Approximately 1-5 years of procurement, purchasing or sourcing experience. Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. Strong academic performance / GPA will be viewed favourably. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Commercially aware with good analytical ability. Comfortable working in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment. Flexible, proactive and willing to take on responsibilities beyond a narrow job scope. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. Genuine interest in developing a long-term career within Procurement.

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