Procurement Assistant / Purchasing Assistant / Vendor Assistant

We're Hiring: Procurement Assistant / Purchasing Assistant / Vendor AssistantLocation: United Arab Emirates (Remote)Employment Type: Part-TimeExperience Level: Mid-Level to SeniorWork Arrangement: Fully RemoteAbout UsWe support businesses across the UAE with procurement administration, purchasing coordination, supplier management, and vendor operations. Our work helps organizations source products and services efficiently, maintain reliable supplier relationships, and keep purchasing activities organized.The RoleWe are seeking candidates with experience in procurement, purchasing, supplier coordination, or vendor administration. The role supports supplier sourcing, quotation management, purchase orders, vendor records, purchasing documentation, and coordination with internal departments to ensure procurement requirements are handled efficiently.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist with daily procurement and purchasing activities.Identify and communicate with suppliers and vendors regarding products, services, pricing, and availability.Request, collect, compare, and organize supplier quotations.Assist with preparing and processing purchase orders and purchasing requests.Maintain accurate vendor profiles, supplier records, pricing information, and procurement documentation.Track purchase requests, purchase orders, delivery schedules, and outstanding requirements.Follow up with suppliers regarding quotations, order status, lead times, and documentation.Coordinate purchasing requirements with finance, operations, warehouse, logistics, and project teams.Assist with supplier evaluation, pricing comparisons, and sourcing activities.Review purchasing documents for accuracy and completeness.Help resolve purchasing discrepancies, delayed orders, incomplete documentation, or supplier-related issues.Maintain organized digital procurement files and records.Prepare purchasing summaries, supplier reports, and routine updates for management.RequirementsBachelor’s degree, diploma, or equivalent qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.3+ years of relevant professional experience is preferred.Experience in procurement, purchasing, vendor coordination, supplier administration, or related operations.Good understanding of quotations, purchase orders, supplier records, and purchasing processes.Strong organizational, analytical, and follow-up skills.Good communication and negotiation skills.Comfortable using spreadsheets, ERP systems, procurement platforms, and digital documentation tools.Strong attention to detail when handling supplier and purchasing information.Ability to manage multiple procurement activities independently in a remote environment.What We OfferFully remote part-time work within the UAE.Flexible hours designed to accommodate professional and personal schedules.Opportunity to support procurement and purchasing operations across different industries.Exposure to supplier sourcing, vendor coordination, quotations, purchasing, and procurement administration.Collaborative remote working environment with flexible project assignments.