Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues and concerns
• Inspect and evaluate the quality of purchased items and resolve shortcomings
• Analyze industry and demand trends and support senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies
• Locate key suppliers and negotiate purchasing agreements with them on behalf of clients to get higher quality goods at the lowest prices possible.
• Ensures that the company's materials and products meet all of their specifications.
• Focus on locating suppliers, negotiating prices, and ensuring that all products and services purchased meet the organization's specifications.
• Developing and executing our client's global logistics strategy by coordinating with international and domestic logistics suppliers and warehouses to endure finished and semi-finished goods are delivered on time to our client's global operating sites.
• Ensure Import and Export needs are met by reviewing compliance documentation and ensuring customs compliance.
• Managing agent/vendor relationships, contract, and performance, and for supporting other business functions as required.
• Procurement of raw materials and some finished goods for assigned facilities.
• Perform monthly raw material cycle counts.
• Interface with shipping coordinator and production manager regularly to assist with systems entries and transfers in the systems.

Minimum Educational Criteria and Related Work Experience:

• 5+ years of experience working procurement department.
• Proven work experience as a Procurement Specialist or similar role
• Good working knowledge of purchasing strategies
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and with business application software, purchasing and resource planning systems
• Experience conducting tracking and data analysis.
• Hands-on experience in budgeting and purchasing management.
• Product and inventory management certification a plus.
• General knowledge and skill with import/export regulations, documentation, and international freight compliance such as customs regulations, documentation requirements and clearance procedures.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: AED10,000.00 - AED13,000.00 per month Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ras al-Khaimah: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• SAP: 3 years (Required)
• Group Companies: 3 years (Required)
• Managerial: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driving License (Required)