Job Title: Procurement Manager

Job Code: 047/001/904

Location: Dubai

Salary: AED 20,000

Industry: Chemical Manufacturing

Job Responsibilities:

- Rich experience in New Product Development, Supplier Evaluations as per quality norms, Internal as well as External Audit handling, Process improvements, Manufacturing Engineering & Quality Assurance at the supplier end.

- Lead New Product Development right from assessing the market, scouting vendors, qualifying according to process, negotiating, and executing long-term agreements for flawless procurement.

- Executing sourcing strategies for different product categories while integrating all processes to reduce cost significantly and meet important performance metrics.

- Understanding of the intricacies of establishing a long-term working relationship with suppliers of raw materials to further the profit model of the organization.

- Effectively manage supplier interactions, and negotiate contracts, prices, and timelines in line with the short- and long-term goals of the organization.

- Strong deep domain knowledge on sourcing of Lubricants, Paints & Coatings, and Chemicals and connections across the globe with top chemical manufacturing companies.

- Manager supplier on-site visits to conduct Monthly/Quarterly/Yearly business reviews, to identify new ideas to improve business & long-term relationships.

- To keep abreast of industry and market trends and best practices.

- Develop yearly and quarterly raw material budgeting for a product cost contribution.

- Negotiate and formalize legal contracts with suppliers.

- Lead the development and implementation of key sourcing projects.

- Deploy RM Localization and Value Engineering Initiatives to sustain & improve business profitability.

- Drive and implement commercial initiatives, supplier productivity, e-Sourcing, and VE initiatives in collaboration with various stakeholders.

- Conduct market research and collect information on suppliers and handle cross-functional projects and support business goals and objectives.

Job Requirements:

- Must have procurement experience in the chemical manufacturing industry.

- Knowledge of ERP system & MS Office (Preferred to have Excellent skills in MS Excel).

- BE/B. Tech in Chemical Engineering and preferred with MBA from Tier-1 institute in Supply Chain Management or Material Management.

- Willing to travel globally.

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