Established in 1951 and ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide*, Australia’s University of Wollongong is a global brand with international campuses in Dubai, Hong Kong and Malaysia.

University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) offers over 40 internationally recognised bachelor's and master's degrees spanning 10 in-demand industry sectors.  Our programs are accredited by CAA and KHDA in UAE, but also by AQF in Australia. All business programs of the University of Wollongong are accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). In addition, individual programs in the School of Business are accredited by professional bodies including CFA, ACCA, CIPD, CIM, CILT.

The first internationally accredited Australian university in the UAE, we are the education gateway of choice for over 3,500 students, representing 100+ nationalities. Our global community of 152,000 alumni are pursuing career goals with respected blue-chip companies and industry giants such as 3M, ADCB, Adidas, Amazon, Deloitte, Emirates, FedEx, GE, IBM, Microsoft and Pepsico. Additionally, research reveals that 83%** of fresh graduates are employed within six months of graduation.

Life at UOWD is rooted in the continued pursuit of excellence through teaching, research and industry engagement, with the student experience at its heart. Our 200,000-square-foot campus at Dubai Knowledge Park features access to cutting-edge technologies and a mix of traditional and innovative learning spaces, all housed in a vibrant modern setting that promises to deliver an enriched learning experience for our students. Located strategically near the Palm and the Burj Khalifa, the University benefits from the huge investment and innovation opportunities the city is known for globally.

*QS World University Rankings 2024

**Data from the Graduate Destination Survey 2017 to 2021

The Procurement Officer will support both procurement lead and account payable, as well as assisting to maintain suppliers' records in finance management system. The position also provides support in supplier sourcing and assists procurement lead on general procurement matters concerning purchase requisition, RFQ and purchase orders.

Key accountabilities:

• Performing day to day procurement activities & ensuring they are in line with procurement policy.

• Sourcing suppliers for local and online procurement.

• Receiving RFQ and sending RFP for any purchase request.

• Coordinating with internal departments and understand their request for purchasing.

• Following-up with suppliers and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.

• Managing procurement related documents in an organized way.

• Negotiating with vendors to finalize purchase orders.

• Creating purchase order, doing supplier registration, and preparing goods receipts note in Oracle.

• Collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Working closely with accounts payable and ensuring timely receipts of supplier invoices

• Keeping track on advance payment made to suppliers and updating AP staff on the progress.

• Keeping up to date record of the capital expenditure (CAPEX) commitments.

• Closing purchase order in timely manners.

• Assisting Finance team on month end reporting.

• Provide ad-hoc reports.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Supply Chain Management, Operations Management etc.

Experience:

• A minimum of 3+ years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably in a large/complex organisation

• Experience in using Oracle Fusion ERP is highly desirable.

Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of procurement;

• Problem solving skills and customer relations skills;

• Ability to use initiative, work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously;

• Computer proficiency including Word and Excel;

• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize;

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English;

• Flexibility regarding working hours.

The successful candidate will receive a remuneration package which includes an attractive tax-free salary, five weeks of paid leave per year, annual air ticket, private medical insurance for self and eligible dependents, life & disability policy, professional development assistance, education allowance for up to 3 eligible children, professional development and fee waiver for self and dependents looking to pursue higher studies.

UOWD is an equal opportunity employer that attracts, develops, motivates, empowers, and retains a diverse workforce.