Job Description

• Developing and implementing purchasing strategies.
• Managing daily purchasing activities, supervising employees, and assigning tasks.
• Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc.
• Keeping the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation up to date.
• Adding new Suppliers with best match of strategic criteria.
• Find the best purchasing deals with targeted goals (new products, refill stocks, best margins, payment terms).
• Coordinating with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs.
• Monitor and manage stock levels and inventory turnover figures.
• Manage stock faults (stagnant goods, end of life items, low sellout rates).
• Stock rotation with vendors to keep the stock at healthy rates.
• Scan the market for purchasing and selling prices to ensure you are getting the best deals and increasing your profits.
• Coordinate & follow up with warehouse and logistics to provide the fastest delivery to stores.
• Ensure that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.
• Preparing cost estimates and managing budgets.
• Working to improve purchasing systems and processes.
• Training new employees in the purchasing process and how to use the purchasing system.
• Track and report on key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Determine the quantity and timing of deliveries.
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• F & B: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• UAE Driving License (Required)