What a good procurement shortlist includes
Each candidate has experience with the purchasing cycle you run and the systems you use, confirmed by references.
- RFQ preparation and bid comparison
- Vendor registration and evaluation
- Purchase order processing and follow-up
- Systems such as SAP Ariba, Oracle or Odoo
- CIPS qualification where the role calls for it
Mainland and free zone suppliers
UAE procurement often involves checking whether a supplier's trade licence covers the activity being bought and whether it is licensed on the mainland or in a free zone. We look for candidates who check these details as a habit.
How we test procurement candidates
Candidates compare a set of supplier quotations and recommend one, explaining the trade-offs between price, terms and risk. For senior roles we discuss category strategy and supplier negotiations they have led.
Remote procurement support
RFQ administration, purchase order processing, vendor data maintenance and supplier follow-up can be done by a full-time remote officer, leaving your UAE procurement lead to negotiate and manage key suppliers.