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A leading FMCG company in the UAE is seeking a Procurement Specialist responsible for executing purchase strategies and managing vendor relationships. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of relevant experience and a post-graduate degree in Business Administration with specialization in Supply Chain Management. Responsibilities include optimizing supplier contracts and ensuring material availability to meet production needs.
The role is responsible for supporting the business by ensuring timely procurement of RM/PM while maintaining quality and best service standards. The incumbent is also responsible for ensuring that contracts with local and overseas vendors are renewed on time.
To execute Purchase Strategy, Policies, Systems, Processes and Metrics as laid down by Central Purchase, in the Business Unit.
To establish MOQ’s for RM/PM and the reorder inventory levels based on lead times and consumption.
To ensure call ups of centrally contracted Purchase Orders are as per production needs.
For sourcing/selecting and negotiating with suppliers for local purchases including long term contracts.
To optimize the service and quality elements of contracts, identify areas of improvement, engage pro-actively with suppliers and manufacturing to implement these improvements. Proactively engage suppliers on NPD for ingredients and recipe know how.
To support initiatives of central purchase in vendor development and material specifications.
To be directly accountable for development of employees reporting to him and next level.
To be responsible for implementing Vision and Values of the Group in his Businesses.
3-5 Years of functional experience in reputed Companies, in the relevant Industry/Sector.
Commensurate Technical or functional qualification with a Management Degree/Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration with specialization in Materials Management/ SCM/Operations/Packaging Management from a reputed Business School.