2 735 Procurement Contract jobs in Bahrain

THIS IS A FIXED TERM 1 YEAR NON-RENEWABLE CONTRACTUAL ROLE

About the role
: The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services to meet the organization's operational needs. This role ensures cost-effectiveness, quality, and timely delivery while maintaining compliance with company policies and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute end-to-end procurement processes including supplier sourcing, RFQs, bid evaluation, and purchase orders.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with vendors to secure favorable conditions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring reliability and service quality.
• Monitor market trends, pricing, and supply risks, providing insights for cost savings and value improvement.
• Coordinate with internal departments to understand requirements and align procurement strategies.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, local regulations, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, reports, and supplier databases.
• Support procurement audits and process improvement initiatives.

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of procurement or supply chain experience (industry-specific experience is a plus).
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, vendor management, and contract negotiation.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / Microsoft Dynamics preferred).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management abilities.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled
Procurement Specialist
to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for strategically sourcing and purchasing products, services, and supplies while ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and compliance. This role involves developing and implementing procurement strategies and managing the complete procurement process for various projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute effective procurement strategies.
• Manage the complete procurement cycle for projects.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and control project costs to achieve budget goals.
• Guarantee quality standards are met in all purchased goods and services.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Expertise in risk management and strategic sourcing.
• Ability to manage and adhere to project schedules.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Job Objective:

Procure items for assigned categories and ensure their delivery to the agreed locations. Conduct the process for disposal of assigned assets.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Receive inputs from business on orders to be placed, ensure that all purchase orders and contracts are duly constructed and processed and ensure timely approvals for the same.
• Monitor purchase requests from business and actioned in accordance the policies and procedures of the department on timely manner.
• Provide technical advice to all users to ensure the most competitive deals from a technical and commercial perspective are achieved. Ensure best Procurement/Purchasing practices are available to support BNET's business effectively and efficiently.
• Receive requests for information on demand requirements from suppliers and respond to them within requisite timelines.
• Receive RFQ, RFP & RFI for evaluation of suppliers. Receive documents on technical evaluation conducted by end user departments and assist in conducting commercial evaluation of RFQs/RFPs received. Prepare a report with ranking of shortlisted suppliers for negotiation.
• Conduct market intel, demand management, cost/TCO analysis.
• Negotiate commercials and contract terms and conditions with potential suppliers. Provide recommendations for supplier selection.
• Engage with the Legal team on all legal issues affecting contracts, purchasing & supply, and ensure that formal contracts and purchasing documents are in line with the professional and legal requirements to always protect the company's legal and contractual rights. Provide the required level of confidentiality to maintain a quality image of BNET both externally and internally.
• Contract lifecycle management, including obligations tracking, renewals before expiry, contract leakage control.
• Identify potential problems within contracts & purchasing activities via effective management of suppliers and recommend and execute solutions for the potential problems.
• Ensure that end user department and supplier relationships are efficiently and effectively managed to enhance user satisfaction and ensure continuity of provision of quality products in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Ensure vendor registration requests are processed and vendors are onboarded in accordance with the department policy and procedures.
• Assist in the Supplier pre-qualification process, receive information from top suppliers in the market for each category and ensure that the most qualified/reliable suppliers in terms of financial stability, market reputation, experience and performance are selected and recommended.
• Act as a caption to address all vendor relation matters (onboarding, tendering, prequalification, performance reporting and transacting with BNET).
• Issue tenders for auctioning scrapped items from stores.
• Ensure movement and release of assets for disposal.
• Implement procedures and controls at each Procurement process, such that all relevant procedural / legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost effective service to internal and external customers.
• Ensure continuous improvement of policies, processes, systems / structural programs, and procedures covering all functional activities.
• Provide relevant information to address employee queries related to Procurement.
• Ensure adherence to conflict-of-interest declarations, gifts/hospitality rules, data confidentiality.
• Operate BNET's ERP/e-sourcing solutions, along with reporting tools (e.g., Excel, PowerBI).
• Asset in data collection and reporting for departments operational KPIs.
• Monitor and maintain procurement commercial contracts repository (archiving, maintaining, reporting).

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain, engineering, finance, or a related field, equivalent experience considered.

CIPS Level 2 or above preferred (or equivalent professional certification).

0 to +5 years' relevant procurement experience. Tender Board exposure, telecommunications or a similar industry is preferred, not essential.

• Identify and source potential suppliers for various goods and services required by the organization.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, pricing, and reliability to ensure the best value.
• Negotiate terms, pricing, and contracts with suppliers to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and suppliers.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and provide expert advice.
• Manage supplier performance and address any issues or disputes that may arise.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses for procurement decisions.
• Assist in the development and implementation of procurement strategies.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, or a similar supply chain role.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent understanding of contract management and vendor relations.
• Proficiency in procurement software and MS Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and best practices.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to the vicinity of Manama, Capital, BH to fulfill on-site duties.

• Identify and source potential suppliers for goods and services.
• Conduct market research to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Negotiate favorable terms and pricing with suppliers.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and contracts.
• Manage vendor relationships and monitor supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of all procurement activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their purchasing needs.
• Analyze spending patterns and identify areas for optimization.
• Assist in developing and implementing procurement strategies.
• Resolve issues related to orders, deliveries, and vendor payments.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in procurement.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement or purchasing.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and best practices.
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles.

• Assist in the sourcing and selection of suppliers for goods and services.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Obtain quotes from multiple vendors and analyze proposals.
• Track the status of orders and deliveries, ensuring on-time arrival.
• Maintain accurate records of all procurement transactions and supplier information.
• Collaborate with internal departments to understand and fulfill their procurement needs.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in orders or deliveries.
• Support the negotiation of terms and pricing with suppliers.
• Assist in the evaluation of supplier performance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the procurement function.
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders regarding procurement matters.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or a similar role.
• Knowledge of procurement principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with procurement software or ERP systems is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or a related supply chain role.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiation, contract management, and vendor relationship management.
• Strong understanding of procurement best practices and supply chain principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment.
• Knowledge of (mention a relevant industry, e.g., manufacturing, retail) procurement is an advantage.

• Source, evaluate, and select suppliers for various goods and services, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Negotiate contract terms, pricing, and delivery schedules with suppliers to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Manage ongoing vendor relationships, monitoring performance and addressing any issues or discrepancies.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Analyze market trends and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain an organized database of suppliers, contracts, and purchasing records.
• Collaborate with internal departments to understand their procurement needs and provide timely support.
• Assist in the development and implementation of procurement strategies and policies.
• Monitor inventory levels and work with relevant teams to ensure adequate stock.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant procurement regulations and ethical standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management.
• Strong understanding of procurement principles, contract negotiation, and vendor management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and MS Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of industry-specific procurement practices is a plus.