Strategic Procurement Pricing Executive (Iraq Trade Lane)
Pan Gulf International DWC LLC
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Strategic Procurement & Pricing Executive (Iraq Trade Lane)
Location: Dubai Logistics City (DWC), Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Freight Forwarding | Project Logistics | Supply Chain | Oil & Gas Logistics
Company: Pan Gulf International DWC LLC
About Pan Gulf International
Pan Gulf International DWC LLC is a leading international logistics and supply chain company headquartered in Dubai, specializing in Iraq, GCC, and Middle East logistics. Our services include international freight forwarding, project cargo, customs clearance, transportation, warehousing, procurement, and integrated supply chain solutions for the oil & gas, energy, construction, and industrial sectors.
As our Iraq operations continue to expand, we are seeking an experienced Strategic Procurement & Pricing Executive (Iraq Trade Lane) to lead supplier development, commercial procurement, and pricing strategy for one of our most important business lanes.
Position Overview
This is a strategic procurement and commercial role responsible for managing Pan Gulf's Iraq supplier network and supporting the Sales and Commercial teams with competitive pricing solutions.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supplier sourcing, vendor qualification, commercial negotiations, pricing management, contract administration, work order control, invoice verification, cost optimization, and supplier performance management.
If you have strong experience in freight forwarding, project logistics, Iraq logistics, or supply chain procurement, we would like to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Procurement
1) Develop and execute procurement strategies for the Iraq Trade Lane.
2) Source, evaluate, and onboard qualified logistics service providers across Iraq.
3) Build long-term partnerships with trucking companies, customs brokers, freight agents, warehouses, crane operators, and project logistics providers.
4) Continuously identify alternative suppliers to improve competitiveness and reduce operational risk.
2. Vendor Qualification & Registration
1) Conduct supplier due diligence and capability assessments.
2) Verify company licenses, registrations, insurance, banking information, certifications, and compliance documents.
3) Maintain the Approved Vendor List (AVL).
4) Ensure all suppliers meet company procurement and compliance standards.
3. Pricing & Commercial Support
1) Obtain competitive quotations from approved vendors.
2) Prepare accurate and timely freight quotations for the Sales and Commercial teams.
3) Maintain freight rate databases and pricing records.
4) Support RFQs, tenders, and major project quotations.
5) Recommend cost-effective logistics solutions while protecting company profitability.
4. Commercial Negotiation
1) Negotiate:
a) Transportation rates
b) Customs clearance charges
c) Port handling fees
d) Warehousing costs
e) Heavy lift and project cargo services
f) Payment terms
g) Credit facilities
h) Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
i) Annual pricing agreements
2) Contract & Work Order Management
a) Prepare and manage supplier agreements.
b) Review commercial contract terms.
c) Issue Work Orders (WO) to approved vendors.
d) Ensure compliance with company procurement procedures.
e) Coordinate with the Operations team for service execution.
3) Invoice Verification & Cost Control
a) Review vendor quotations, invoices, and Statements of Account (SOA).
b) Verify invoices against approved quotations and Work Orders.
c) Investigate billing discrepancies and resolve disputes.
d) Prevent duplicate or unauthorized charges.
4) Extra Cost Management
Review and negotiate additional logistics charges, including:
a) Demurrage
b) Detention
c) Storage
d) Waiting time
e) Customs inspection fees
f) Crane standby charges
g) Overtime charges
h) Emergency operational expenses
Negotiate cost reductions wherever commercially justified.
5) Supplier Performance Management
a) Monitor supplier KPIs and service quality.
b) Conduct supplier performance reviews.
c) Evaluate pricing competitiveness and operational performance.
d) Recommend supplier development or replacement where necessary.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in freight forwarding, logistics procurement, or supply chain management.
• Experience with Iraq logistics or Middle East trade lanes is highly preferred.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Experience in freight pricing and supplier management.
• Good understanding of multimodal transportation, customs clearance, and project logistics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP, TMS, CargoWise, or similar logistics systems is an advantage.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Arabic is an advantage.
Preferred Experience
• International Freight Forwarding
• Iraq Logistics
• Project Logistics
• Oil & Gas Logistics
• EPC Logistics
• Heavy Lift & Oversized Cargo
• Customs Clearance
• Transportation Management
• Supply Chain Procurement
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Develop and onboard qualified Iraq logistics suppliers.
• Maintain a competitive Approved Vendor List (AVL).
• Deliver accurate quotations within agreed turnaround times.
• Achieve measurable procurement cost savings through negotiations.
• Maintain high supplier performance and compliance standards.
• Minimize invoice discrepancies and billing disputes.
• Reduce additional logistics costs through commercial negotiations.
• Support Sales and Commercial teams in improving quotation win rates and protecting gross profit margins.
What We Offer
• Competitive salary
• KPI-based performance bonus
• UAE Employment Visa
• Medical Insurance
• Annual Leave
• Career development and training opportunities
• Exposure to international logistics and project cargo operations
• Opportunity to work with leading oil & gas, EPC, and industrial clients across Iraq and the GCC
Why Join Pan Gulf International?
At Pan Gulf International, you will play a key role in developing one of the Middle East's most important logistics trade lanes. This position offers the opportunity to shape procurement strategy, build strategic supplier partnerships, and directly influence the company's commercial success and long-term growth.
Apply now if you are passionate about procurement, commercial negotiations, and international logistics, and are ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and fast-growing organization.
Pangulfexpress gmail.com
Location: Dubai Logistics City (DWC), Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Freight Forwarding | Project Logistics | Supply Chain | Oil & Gas Logistics
Company: Pan Gulf International DWC LLC
About Pan Gulf International
Pan Gulf International DWC LLC is a leading international logistics and supply chain company headquartered in Dubai, specializing in Iraq, GCC, and Middle East logistics. Our services include international freight forwarding, project cargo, customs clearance, transportation, warehousing, procurement, and integrated supply chain solutions for the oil & gas, energy, construction, and industrial sectors.
As our Iraq operations continue to expand, we are seeking an experienced Strategic Procurement & Pricing Executive (Iraq Trade Lane) to lead supplier development, commercial procurement, and pricing strategy for one of our most important business lanes.
Position Overview
This is a strategic procurement and commercial role responsible for managing Pan Gulf's Iraq supplier network and supporting the Sales and Commercial teams with competitive pricing solutions.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supplier sourcing, vendor qualification, commercial negotiations, pricing management, contract administration, work order control, invoice verification, cost optimization, and supplier performance management.
If you have strong experience in freight forwarding, project logistics, Iraq logistics, or supply chain procurement, we would like to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Procurement
1) Develop and execute procurement strategies for the Iraq Trade Lane.
2) Source, evaluate, and onboard qualified logistics service providers across Iraq.
3) Build long-term partnerships with trucking companies, customs brokers, freight agents, warehouses, crane operators, and project logistics providers.
4) Continuously identify alternative suppliers to improve competitiveness and reduce operational risk.
2. Vendor Qualification & Registration
1) Conduct supplier due diligence and capability assessments.
2) Verify company licenses, registrations, insurance, banking information, certifications, and compliance documents.
3) Maintain the Approved Vendor List (AVL).
4) Ensure all suppliers meet company procurement and compliance standards.
3. Pricing & Commercial Support
1) Obtain competitive quotations from approved vendors.
2) Prepare accurate and timely freight quotations for the Sales and Commercial teams.
3) Maintain freight rate databases and pricing records.
4) Support RFQs, tenders, and major project quotations.
5) Recommend cost-effective logistics solutions while protecting company profitability.
4. Commercial Negotiation
1) Negotiate:
a) Transportation rates
b) Customs clearance charges
c) Port handling fees
d) Warehousing costs
e) Heavy lift and project cargo services
f) Payment terms
g) Credit facilities
h) Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
i) Annual pricing agreements
2) Contract & Work Order Management
a) Prepare and manage supplier agreements.
b) Review commercial contract terms.
c) Issue Work Orders (WO) to approved vendors.
d) Ensure compliance with company procurement procedures.
e) Coordinate with the Operations team for service execution.
3) Invoice Verification & Cost Control
a) Review vendor quotations, invoices, and Statements of Account (SOA).
b) Verify invoices against approved quotations and Work Orders.
c) Investigate billing discrepancies and resolve disputes.
d) Prevent duplicate or unauthorized charges.
4) Extra Cost Management
Review and negotiate additional logistics charges, including:
a) Demurrage
b) Detention
c) Storage
d) Waiting time
e) Customs inspection fees
f) Crane standby charges
g) Overtime charges
h) Emergency operational expenses
Negotiate cost reductions wherever commercially justified.
5) Supplier Performance Management
a) Monitor supplier KPIs and service quality.
b) Conduct supplier performance reviews.
c) Evaluate pricing competitiveness and operational performance.
d) Recommend supplier development or replacement where necessary.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in freight forwarding, logistics procurement, or supply chain management.
• Experience with Iraq logistics or Middle East trade lanes is highly preferred.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Experience in freight pricing and supplier management.
• Good understanding of multimodal transportation, customs clearance, and project logistics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP, TMS, CargoWise, or similar logistics systems is an advantage.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Arabic is an advantage.
Preferred Experience
• International Freight Forwarding
• Iraq Logistics
• Project Logistics
• Oil & Gas Logistics
• EPC Logistics
• Heavy Lift & Oversized Cargo
• Customs Clearance
• Transportation Management
• Supply Chain Procurement
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Develop and onboard qualified Iraq logistics suppliers.
• Maintain a competitive Approved Vendor List (AVL).
• Deliver accurate quotations within agreed turnaround times.
• Achieve measurable procurement cost savings through negotiations.
• Maintain high supplier performance and compliance standards.
• Minimize invoice discrepancies and billing disputes.
• Reduce additional logistics costs through commercial negotiations.
• Support Sales and Commercial teams in improving quotation win rates and protecting gross profit margins.
What We Offer
• Competitive salary
• KPI-based performance bonus
• UAE Employment Visa
• Medical Insurance
• Annual Leave
• Career development and training opportunities
• Exposure to international logistics and project cargo operations
• Opportunity to work with leading oil & gas, EPC, and industrial clients across Iraq and the GCC
Why Join Pan Gulf International?
At Pan Gulf International, you will play a key role in developing one of the Middle East's most important logistics trade lanes. This position offers the opportunity to shape procurement strategy, build strategic supplier partnerships, and directly influence the company's commercial success and long-term growth.
Apply now if you are passionate about procurement, commercial negotiations, and international logistics, and are ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and fast-growing organization.
Pangulfexpress gmail.com
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- السيارات
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- الإنشاءات
- شيف / طباخ
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- التصميم
- سائق / توصيل
- تعليم
- هندسة
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- عامل / فنّي
- الموارد البشرية - الإدارة
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- خدمات لوجستية و توزيع
- التصنيع / التخزين
- كابتن بحري / بحار
- التسويق/الإعلان
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- عقارات
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- المبيعات / تطوير الأعمال
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