Procurement Officer

Purpose of the Job

To execute the procurement activities for Europe, with more focus on Netherlands and Ireland eventually ensuring policy compliance, driving spend optimization in meeting business needs.

Job Description

• Act as the primary procurement focal point for suppliers and internal stakeholders across assigned stations.
• Develop and implement localized procurement strategies that support business objectives and optimize third-party spend.
• Identify, evaluate, prequalify, onboard, and manage suppliers in coordination with the Vendor Management team.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure competitive pricing, favorable terms, quality service, and reliable delivery performance.
• Lead tendering activities, including the preparation and issuance of RFQs, RFIs, and RFPs, and conduct commercial evaluations, comparisons, and recommendations.
• Negotiate contracts, supplier agreements, pricing, terms and conditions, and service-level agreements to achieve the best value for the organization.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Operations, Finance, Legal, and Contracts teams, to define requirements, refine specifications, facilitate technical evaluations, and support purchasing decisions.
• Manage the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle for assigned stations.
• Create, process, issue, and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Monitor purchase order status and supplier performance, resolving delivery issues, delays, and operational challenges as required.
• Coordinate with suppliers and the Accounts Payable team to resolve invoicing queries and ensure timely payments in accordance with company policies.
• Maintain complete and accurate procurement documentation, contracts, purchase orders, and supplier records in compliance with Aramex policies and procedures.
• Manage contract lifecycles and ensure timely renewals through effective procurement planning and tender management.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, spend consolidation, bulk purchasing, and process improvements.
• Monitor market trends, supplier pricing, and cost increases, communicating risks and changes to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, legal requirements, ethical standards, and corporate governance principles.
• Coordinate with global procurement and excellence teams to support strategic sourcing initiatives, long-term agreements, catalogues, and supplier performance management.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve procurement efficiency, service levels, and value for money without compromising quality or operational standards.

Job Requirements - Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 2-3 years experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management ideally in same industry.
• Familiarity with procurement software and systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba) and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Leadership Behaviors

Collaborate & break silos

Execution & Accountability

External focus

Growth mindset

Inclusion

Innovation

Setting a clear direction

Simplification

Skills

Attention To Details

Basic Selling Skills

Data Analytics

Organization & Planning

Problem Solving

Process Oriented

Strategic Planning

Strategic Thinking