Procurement Specialist – Purchasing Operations

About the role

The Procurement Specialist supports daily purchasing activities, sourcing goods and services, managing quotations, and processing purchase orders to ensure timely delivery and cost efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and create purchase orders following company procedures.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from approved suppliers to secure best value.
• Follow up on order approvals, supplier confirmations, and delivery schedules.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding availability, lead times, and shipment status.
• Assist in supplier registration and maintain required vendor documentation.
• Resolve routine procurement issues such as quality concerns, delays, or discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure documentation is audit‑ready.
• Update procurement trackers, monitor request status, and support cost‑saving initiatives.
• Monitor market price trends and report significant changes.
• Coordinate with warehouses and internal departments for timely receipt of items.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of procurement experience, preferably with international businesses.
• Fluency in Kurdish, Arabic and English.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and supplier management.
• Experience with ERP systems and procurement software (preferred).

Required skills

• SAP
• Odoo
• Procurement software