Direct Purchasing Executive

Huda Beauty; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing beauty brand in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Purchasing Executive to manage procurement processes. The ideal candidate will have vendor sourcing experience, excel in negotiations, and demonstrate analytical and communication skills. This role emphasizes sourcing efficiency and supplier management. Comprehensive benefits include premium medical coverage and employee discounts.

Benefits

Monthly Self Love Days

Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Coaching sessions with Success Coach

Employee discounts

Quarterly product gifting

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sourcing and manufacturing.
• Strong vendor sourcing skills including evaluating and negotiating.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement activities in alignment with company goals.
• Source and evaluate suppliers, nurturing long-term relationships.
• Negotiate pricing and other terms with suppliers.

Skills

Vendor sourcing practices

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving attitude

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Who We Are: At Huda Beauty, our Vision is to lead in creating a democratized beauty industry where power is given back to people to define, create, and enjoy beauty for themselves! Launched by award‑winning beauty powerhouse Huda Kattan in 2013, Huda Beauty is one of the world’s fastest growing beauty brands. As a company, we are fueled by purpose and not profit, which allows us to approach things differently so that we can create products, content, and a community like no other. A lot has changed since our launch in 2013, but something that will forever remain at the core of Huda Beauty is our focus on business excellence and our unwavering passion for kindness!

Summary

The Purchasing Executive is responsible for executing procurement processes that align with business objectives, comply with procurement policies, and adhere to industry best practices. This role plays a key part in driving sourcing efficiency, supplier performance, and cost optimization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute end‑to‑end procurement activities in alignment with company goals and compliance standards.
• Source and evaluate new and existing suppliers while nurturing strong, long‑term relationships with them.
• Send RFI/RFQs, analyze supplier quotations, and prepare detailed cost breakdown assessments.
• Negotiate pricing, quantities, minimum order quantities (MOQs), lead times, and payment terms to select the most suitable suppliers.
• Implement strategic sourcing initiatives, including procurement data management, contract benchmarking, and cost‑saving strategies.
• Develop and refine purchasing strategies that effectively meet evolving business needs.
• Proactively resolve supply chain issues to ensure minimal disruption to operations.
• Prepare and present purchase reports, including comprehensive cost analyses and market trends.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance with a focus on quality, timely delivery, and pricing competitiveness.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with internal departments to understand and fulfill procurement requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records of purchases, pricing, supplier agreements, and other procurement data.

Benefits

• Monthly “Self Love Days” – at company discretion.
• Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for employee plus dependents.
• Monthly coaching sessions with our in‑house Success Coach.
• Employee discounts on all Huda Beauty products.
• Quarterly product gifting.

Qualifications

• Sourcing and manufacturing experience are a must.
• Strong experience of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating, negotiating, and liaising with vendors).
• Outstanding negotiation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Solid analytical skills, with the ability to create financial reports and conduct cost analyses.
• Ability to work proactively with a problem‑solving attitude.
• Highly motivated and flexible, organized, strong attention to details.
• Experienced with MS Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

EEO Statement

Huda Beauty is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and upholding an equal employment workplace that is free from discrimination. We hire stellar individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical conditions, disability, or veteran status. If you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.