Procurement Analyst (Graduate) - (Emirati National)

<strong>Procurement Analyst (Graduate)<br><br></strong><strong>Employment type: </strong>Full-time, Permanent<br><br><strong>Location: </strong>Dubai<br><br><strong>Role Overview<br><br></strong>Astratech is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented fresh graduate to join our Procurement team as a Procurement Analyst. This is an entry-level role designed for someone eager to build a career in procurement and supply chain. You will support the end-to-end purchasing process — from sourcing suppliers and raising purchase orders to analysing spend and maintaining accurate procurement records. Working alongside experienced buyers and category managers, you will gain hands-on exposure to how a modern procurement function delivers value, controls cost, and manages supplier relationships. We provide the mentorship, training, and structured development to help you grow into a well-rounded procurement professional.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities<br><br></strong><ul><li> Support the day-to-day purchasing cycle: create and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders accurately and on time.</li><li> Assist in sourcing and obtaining quotations from suppliers, and help prepare comparison sheets to support buying decisions.</li><li> Maintain and update procurement records, supplier databases, catalogues, and pricing information in the ERP/procurement system.</li><li> Analyse spend data and prepare basic reports, dashboards, and summaries to highlight trends, savings opportunities, and anomalies.</li><li> Track open orders and deliveries, follow up with suppliers on order confirmations, lead times, and outstanding items.</li><li> Help ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, approval workflows, and internal controls.</li><li> Support supplier onboarding, documentation, and the collection of required compliance paperwork.</li><li> Assist with resolving invoice discrepancies and queries in coordination with the Accounts Payable team.</li><li> Coordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g. finance, operations, warehouse) to understand requirements and ensure smooth procurement delivery.</li><li> Provide general administrative support to the procurement team and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Qualifications & Requirements<br><br></strong><ul><li> Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.</li><li> 0–2 years of experience; recent graduates and internship experience are welcome to apply.</li><li> Strong numerical and analytical ability, with good attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li> Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (formulas, sorting, filtering, basic pivot tables).</li><li> Good written and verbal communication skills in English.</li><li> Eagerness to learn, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work well within a team.</li><li> Familiarity with ERP or procurement systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) is a plus but not essential.</li><li> Emitari National<br><br></li></ul><strong>KEY COMPETENCIES<br><br></strong><ul><li> Organisation & time management — able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li> Analytical thinking — comfortable working with numbers and drawing simple insights from data.</li><li> Communication & collaboration — builds positive working relationships with suppliers and colleagues.</li><li> Integrity & professionalism — handles confidential information responsibly and acts ethically.</li><li> Problem-solving — a curious, solution-oriented mindset with a willingness to take initiative.</li></ul>

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