Buyer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Supply Chain Specialist to enhance supplier partnerships and execute strategic sourcing plans. This role involves managing inventory levels, ensuring timely delivery, and identifying risks to the supply chain. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of purchasing fundamentals. Join a forward-thinking company that values professionalism and teamwork, where your contributions will directly impact operational excellence and supplier success. If you are ready to take on new challenges and grow in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in supply chain or purchasing roles.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with MRP/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to purchasing policies for quality and cost-effective sourcing.
• Execute strategic sourcing plans and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Business Professionalism

Time Management

Data Analytics

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Development

Negotiation Techniques

Writing Skills

Documentation Skills

Speaking Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

A.A. degree in business, operations, or supply chain

B.A./B.S. degree in business, operations, or supply chain

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

1. Adhere to purchasing policies and practices to ensure highest quality, appropriate inventory levels, timely delivery, and competitive cost from suppliers.

2. Execute strategic sourcing plans to support company objectives.

3. Identify risks to SEL's supply chain and report to management; including overall market trends, capacity constraints, commodity risks, and business conditions for manufacturers and suppliers.

4. Create and improve supplier partnerships by identifying areas for improvement, escalating issues to management and executing corrective action plans in accordance with World Class Manufacturing principles.

5. Demonstrate business professionalism, purchasing fundamentals, time management, data analytics, supply chain management, supplier development, cost reduction strategy development and negotiation techniques.

6. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

7. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

A.A. degree in business, operations, or supply chain; or a combination of relevant education and experience.

Typically, 2 or more years of experience.

Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel.

Familiarity working with MRP/ERP systems.

Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.

Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.

Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

Background check results satisfactory to SEL.

Negative drug test result(s).

Preferred Qualifications

B.A./B.S. degree in business, operations, or supply chain; or a combination of relevant education and experience.

Understanding of electronics technology, manufacturing methods, and total quality process.