Procurement Assistant

CityDrinks com is a premier online alcohol delivery service offering a wide selection of alcoholic beverages directly to our customers doors in Abu Dhabi As part of our commitment to exceptional service we are looking to expand our team with a dedicated Customer Service Representative who is passionate about helping others and enhancing customer satisfaction Please Note CityDrinks is a business that distributes and sells alcoholic beverages Applicants should be comfortable working in an environment that involves the handling marketing in or promotion of alcoholrelated products in accordance with legal and regulatory standards Job Summary We are seeking a detailoriented and proactive Procurement Assistant to support our purchasing operations The successful candidate will assist with sourcing suppliers managing purchase orders maintaining records and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services This role is critical to ensuring the smooth and costeffective procurement of materials and supplies Key Responsibilities Assist in sourcing and evaluating suppliers based on price quality and delivery termsPrepare and process purchase orders accurately and efficientlyMaintain and update supplier information and procurement recordsMonitor inventory levels and coordinate with departments to fulfil purchasing needsTrack orders and ensure timely delivery of goods and servicesLiaise with vendors to resolve discrepancies delays or issues in deliveryObtain and compare quotations for goods and servicesSupport contract administration and supplier relationship managementEnsure compliance with internal procurement policies and proceduresAssist in preparing procurement reports budgets and cost analyses Requirements Education Experience High school diploma or equivalent required Associate s or Bachelor s degree in Business Administration Supply Chain or related field preferred23 years of experience in a procurement purchasing or administrative roleExperience with procurement software e g ODOO JIFFY etc is an asset Skills Skills Strong organizational and timemanagement skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsHigh level of attention to detail and accuracyAbility to work independently and as part of a teamProficient in Microsoft Office Suite Excel Word Outlook Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of procurement and supply chain best practicesFamiliarity with inventory management and vendor management systemsWork Environment warehouse officebased supplier site visits if requiredMay involve occasional overtime to meet deadlines