Chemical Procurement Manager

ELORIS; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Dubai is seeking a Procurement Specialist to develop supplier relationships and implement global procurement strategies. The ideal candidate should have a BSc in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, along with 5-8 years of experience in procurement. Strong negotiation skills and integrity are essential for this role, which involves managing purchase orders and ensuring business continuity.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in procurement required.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
• High level of integrity and team player mentality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supplier relationships.
• Generate purchase orders after approval.
• Define and implement global procurement strategies.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

Market analysis

Effective communication

Education

BSc in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

ERP System

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage supplier relationships
• Employ strategies as appropriate to ensure business continuity objectives are met
• Develop an understanding of the market for the raw materials, products and services purchased and identify the factors which influence availability and pricing
• Generates purchase order in the system after approval of purchase requisition form by the sales and management.
• Define and implement procurement strategies at a global level for specific materials, products and services.
• Prepare, maintain and communicate long term sourcing strategies to support the long-term plans.
• Develop and maintain forecasts (volume and price) for use with suppliers and for communication
• Forwards the purchase order and sales contract (from Supplier) to accounts department and advice regarding payment terms.
• Communicating with the suppliers with regards to prices, availability, terms of deliveries, payments, and any other tasks that the Sales/Procurement Executive may require.
• Monitors and assists when necessary to co-ordinate deliveries of the cargo with suppliers for local, import or direct shipments and ensures that the goods are delivered to the desired port on time.
• Coordinates with suppliers to resolve missed deliveries, short shipments or any quality issue.
• Ensures formation including stamped and signed Purchase Orders and Pro Forma Invoices/Sales Contracts from suppliers are correctly saved into the server for easy access by other departments
• Keeps a complete record of all orders including all other documents related to incoming products, in ERP System and individual folders for the Purchasing Department's future reference.
• Placing the PO on competitive suppliers
• Supplier evaluation & qualify them to become approved supplier

Qualifications:

• BSc in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or similar
• Sourcing of all kinds of chemicals, management of contracts, strong negotiation and relationship skills, high level of integrity, should be a team player. Good at internal & external communications.
• 5-8 years of experience is required