Procurement Assistant

Role overview

This part-time Procurement Assistant position in Dubai combines on-site presence with some work-from-home flexibility. The role supports everyday purchasing work and helps keep procurement activities organized, compliant, and on schedule.

Key duties

• Prepare, issue, and follow through on purchase orders.
• Keep supplier information accurate and up to date.
• Support communication with vendors and respond to basic procurement queries.
• Monitor delivery progress and help track inventory requirements.
• Assist in making sure purchasing activities follow council rules and budget limits.
• Help identify suppliers, gather quotations, and compare pricing options.
• Draft simple summaries and reports for internal teams and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal departments to understand purchasing needs and provide status updates on orders or issues.

Qualifications and requirements

• Basic knowledge of procurement, purchasing, and vendor coordination is needed.
• Experience in an administrative or procurement support role is preferred, especially in a business council, corporate, or trade-oriented setting.
• Ability to create and manage purchase orders with careful data entry and document handling.
• Good analytical ability to review quotations, compare costs, and support straightforward cost checks.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for dealing with suppliers and internal teams.
• Comfort using MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, and email for records and reporting.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks in a busy environment.
• A diploma or bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a similar field is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of the UAE business environment and interest in Greek–UAE trade relations would be an advantage.

Additional information

This role is based in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Employment is part-time and the working arrangement is hybrid, with both onsite work and remote flexibility. No salary or stipend details were provided. No specific start date, duration, or number of openings was stated.