Buyer I

H.B. Fuller; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global adhesives company in Ras Al Khaimah seeks a Buyer responsible for developing purchasing strategies and managing procurement activities. The role requires strong negotiating skills and an ability to coordinate with various teams. Candidates with a degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or an MBA, along with experience in procurement are preferred. This position is onsite with a structured working hour schedule.

Qualifications

• Good people skills including communication and teamwork.
• Experience in procurement processes and supplier management.
• Familiarity with compliance and sourcing policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute purchasing strategies for the RAK site.
• Manage procurement of Direct Raw Material, Indirect Items, and Finished Goods.
• Coordinate with various teams for smooth supply flow.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Good analytical & troubleshooting skills

Ability to evaluate complaints

Team building & motivation skills

Education

BSC/MSC in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or MBA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

Position Title: Buyer

Location: Ras Al Khaimah, UAE Onsite

Position Overview

The Purchase executive/ Buyer will report to the Supply Chain Manager with responsibility of developing and executing purchasing strategies to provide business-building innovation, assurance of supply, superior cost management and uncompromising stewardship. This role will have responsibility for all purchasing activities and deliverables for RAK site. Management of both internal functional and external relationships is important on a day-to-day basis with an eye for long-term growth.

Primary Responsibilities

Procurements for Direct Raw Material, Indirect Items, Finish Goods & Packaging Material: -

• Follow define procurement processes to ensure on time delivery of Local RM & Import RM, Import FG as per the production plan & Customer Orders.

• Assist to Manage the short term and long-term purchase planning of the plant.

• Assist for Local raw material supply,

• Assist for FG import (Intercompany shipments), in accordance with the global policies and co-ordination with the EIMEA Sourcing department.

• Assist for Import of products from Global HB Fuller Sites & Global suppliers.

• Follow Supply Chain define SOP’s.

• Assist in process for FG Imports according to the customs/excise/import polices.

• Purchase invoice passing and handing over the purchase documents to accounts.

• Follow up of Vendor Payments & Ensuring Compliance to Payment Process

• Statutory

• Follow Implemented EXIM processes in the Purchase department, assist to fulfilling all requirements of the Excise, Custom and Import law.

• Adherence to Global Sourcing Policy.

• Prepare MIS report of Purchase activities.

• Import clearance tracking managing documentation, following with local agents and vendors

• Coordination with Sourcing, Planning, Warehouse team for smooth flow of supply.

Audit

• Assist Internal / External Statutory Audits in compliance with HBF Legal Norms as well as local statutory codes as applicable.

P&L responsibility

The individual is direct responsible for all costs in the XCHEM plant that are linked with the Purchase department Assist in Inventory of raw materials and finished goods. Support in Shipping and Inward costs Support in Import costs and duties.

Minimum Requirements

• The individual has a good set of people skills (communication, decision making, teamwork etc.)

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Good analytical & troubleshooting skills.

• Negotiation Skills.

• Delivering commitments

• Team building & motivation skills.

• Lateral thinking abilities.

• Active listening abilities.

• Ability to evaluate the degree of genuineness of complaints.

• Generally soft spoken & at times strict enough to maintain discipline.

• Be able to take people along.

• Be able to lead from the front.

Preferred Requirements

• Chemical/Mechanical Engineer, BSC/MSC Chemical, MBA.

• Good Knowledge of Excel & Microsoft Point

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

Complete if appropriate based on position.

• Corporate office environment

• Extensive computer work

• Position may require physical activity such as filing of documents.

Working Model – On Site

Duty hours – Mon-Saturday (8:00am – 5:00pm)

For additional information on H.B. Fuller or to apply on-line go to: http://www.hbfuller.com/

To all recruitment agencies: H.B. Fuller does not accept agency resumes unless directly engaged by Human Resources. Please do not forward any resumes to Human Resources or any employees. H.B. Fuller is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.