Procurement Officer - Farm Background - Royal Palace
At a Glance
- Category
- 🚢 Logistics & Supply Chain
- Level
- Mid-Level
- Type
- Full-time
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Apt Resources is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Officer with a farm industries background to join our prestigious client, the Royal Palace Farm in Abu Dhabi. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing and procuring high-quality agricultural products essential for maintaining the palace grounds. Your expertise in farming and procurement will play a vital role in ensuring that the Royal Palace showcases the finest flora and produce.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of farming practices, sustainable agriculture, and a passion for delivering excellence in procurement.
Responsibilities
- Source and procure a wide range of agricultural products, including fruits, vegetables, and specialty crops
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with farmers, suppliers, and distributors
- Ensure the quality and freshness of procured goods, adhering to the highest standards
- Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for cost-effective procurement
- Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to optimize procurement processes
- Maintain accurate records of purchases and inventory management
• Proven experience in procurement, specifically within the agricultural or farming sector
• In-depth understanding of farming practices, crops, and seasonal availability
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and farmers
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with procurement software and MS Office Suite
• Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends, as needed
• Passion for sustainability and quality in food sourcing
• Ability to purchase agricultural products internationally
The salary is from AED 6,000 - 7,000 plus free accommodation, free food, free toiletries plus all other benefits as per UAE labor laws.
Requirements
- •Proven experience in procurement, specifically within the agricultural or farming sector
- •In-depth understanding of farming practices, crops, and seasonal availability
- •Strong negotiation and communication skills
- •Ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and farmers
- •Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- •Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- •Familiarity with procurement software and MS Office Suite
- •Ability to purchase agricultural products internationally
Nice to Have
- •Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends, as needed
- •Passion for sustainability and quality in food sourcing
Responsibilities
- •Source and procure a wide range of agricultural products, including fruits, vegetables, and specialty crops
- •Develop and maintain strong relationships with farmers, suppliers, and distributors
- •Ensure the quality and freshness of procured goods, adhering to the highest standards
- •Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for cost-effective procurement
- •Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to optimize procurement processes
- •Maintain accurate records of purchases and inventory management
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