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Job Purpose
Performing all tasks assigned by the Purchasing Manager (PM), including conducting research on potential vendors/suppliers, inspecting goods, updating records, purchasing products, negotiating pricing, and preparing reports.
Key Responsibilities:
Conducting product research and resourcing new potential suppliers/vendors both inside and outside the U.A.E.
Sourcing materials, goods, products, and services at the best market deals.
Evaluating suppliers/vendors\xe2\x80\x99 performance regularly and according to set KPIs.
Negotiating contract terms of agreement and pricing with suppliers/vendors.
Performing inventory inspections and reordering supplies and stock as and when needed.
Receiving and inspecting order deliveries, and reporting any discrepancies in quality or quantity compared to agreed-upon specifications.
Maintaining and updating records for all supplier/vendor purchase orders, in addition to preparing reports on purchases and cost analysis.
Establishing professional relationships with both clients as well as suppliers/vendors.
Coordinating with clients to acknowledge their procurement needs, quality, and budget
Following up on order delays and continuously coordinating with the delivery team.
Ensuring all projects are completed to client-specified standards, meet their quality expectations, and adhere to all delivery commitments.
Entering order details (e.g. vendors, quantities, prices) into ERP software.
Assisting the Purchasing Manager (PM) with the daily and monthly reporting on the system, in addition to the yearly tendering exercise, tracking, and maintaining vendor agreements.
Performing other related tasks as they arise and as delegated by Management.
Ideal Requirements:
Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or any related field
English and Arabic
Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in the field
Professional behavior and ethical conduct
Delivering results
Continuous improvement
Accountability and taking ownership
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Teamwork
Time management
Attention to details
Flexibility and adaptability
Excellent organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills
Employment Requirements:
Must meet all employment requirements including, but not limited to, country and local education and certification requirements, reference checks, and criminal background checks.
Additional details about this position will only be provided to short-listed candidates.
SABIS\xc2\xae is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non \xe2\x80\x93 discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.