Job Description

Principal Accountability Strategic

• Coordinates and evaluates the different activities of Purchasing and recommends action and controls to ensure efficiency

• Negotiate and follow up with vendors on the best deal

• Communicate with finance department on budgets, quantity, etc.

Operational

• Local purchase of raw materials, for auto workshops, mechanical dept, packaging material, chemicals and other RM

• Collect requirements from respective departments

• For all oil related purchase:

- Prepare stock re-order sheet on daily basis - Liaise with multiple suppliers to check availability make contract with purchase specifications - Coordinate with logistics team to arrange for the pickup of material from port

• Recommend the purchase of materials, supplies & services to the most economical vendors

• Ensure selection of prospective vendors based from the following category and requirements like ISO Quality Certifications, endorsement, customer references list, product range specification, vendor market positioning and reputations

• Ensure vendor performance criteria and parameters are met before purchases are made

• Maintains list of approved vendors and monitor price changes

• Minimize purchase costs and maintain within overall procurement budget

• Explores markets for alternative sources of materials & supplies which may reduce cost and improve quality of products

• Evaluate comparison reports of all quotations received from different vendor for price, terms of payments, product specification and product warranty in order to determine the preferred vendors

• Regular updates and reports to Senior HOD - Operations on the value of procured/purchase items and vendor details

People

• Regularly meet Senior HOD — Operations and keep him appraised of the purchase, and the vendor management functions

• Coordinate with other departments on their requirements and select the best quality and most effective solution

Minimum Requirements Education and Experiences

• NBA or University Depree

• 8-10 years of experience in food & beverages industry with 2-3 years as purchase manager in FMCG companies within manufacturing setup.

Specific Knowledge

• Understanding of Purchasing Activities, Logistics ad Shipment, Importation and Exportation, Customs and Taxation and Bidding and Awards (supply chain value chain)

• Fluent in English, Arabic is an added advantage

• Good interpersonal/ negotiation skills for vendor management

**Salary up to AED 20,000 (including all allowances)
**Annual Bonus as per company policy
**Family benefits on visa, medical insurance and Annual Air Allowance (spouse + 2 kids up to 18 years old)
** Any nationality
** Male or Female
**Candidates in UAE Experience in the procurement in the food manufacturing industry,
- Min. 5 years experience as a Purchasing manager
- Experienced in SAP is mandatory Job Type: Full-time Pay: From AED20,000.00 per month Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)