Procurement officer
Procurement officers select and purchase stock, materials, services or goods. They organise tender procedures and select suppliers.
Key metrics
Salary range:
(entry-level to experienced)
EntryExperienced
BD450
BD1,000
Minimum academic attainment:
Secondary education
All labor market data as of Q4 2025. All education-related data as of academic year 2023/2024
"Entry Level" is the typical starting salary for individuals entering the labor market for the first time.
"Experienced" refers to the salary that professionals in this job may earn after building experience and advancing their skills.
Essential Skills & Knowledge
Essential Skills
- assess supplier risks
- communicate price changes
- compare contractors' bids
- coordinate purchasing activities
- ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations
- have computer literacy
- identify suppliers
- issue purchase orders
- maintain relationship with customers
- maintain relationship with suppliers
- manage contracts
- manage purchasing cycle
- manage tender processes
- perform procurement processes
- speak different languages
- track price trends
Essential Knowledge
- embargo regulations
- export control principles
- international import export regulations
- supply chain management
The “Essential Skills and Knowledge” content is derived from the European Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations (ESCO) framework for more information refer to ESCO's website.
Top sectors hiring Bahrainis for this job
- Wholesale and Retail Trade
- Construction
- Manufacturing
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