Procurement In-Charge

MENA WATER FZC; Sharjah; On-site; AED 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee and enhance supply chain operations. This role involves managing purchasing, logistics, and inventory while ensuring timely deliveries and cost efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and 2-5 years of relevant experience. Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, along with proficiency in both English and Arabic, are essential. Join a dynamic team and contribute to optimizing supply chain processes in a progressive corporate environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in a structured corporate environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall supply chain operations including purchasing and logistics.
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure effective supply processes.

Skills

Project Management

Procurement Strategies

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Mechanical Knowledge

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

English Communication

Arabic Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP (IPACK)

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages and oversees overall supply chain operations, including purchasing, logistics, and stores.
• Ensure that every process step functions effectively to avoid costs and delays.
• Interact/coordinate with the various connected departments like sales, production, Installation, Electrical, and projects to establish time/cost-effectiveness and quality supply process.
• Responsible for controlling all POs as directed by the supply chain team.
• Ensure all purchase order confirmations are reviewed accurately and logged into the ERP(IPACK) system.
• Perform administrative functions such as scheduling meetings and executing miscellaneous data extraction in the IPACK system.
• Investigate discrepancies in all orders to resolve delivery and invoicing issues.
• Monitor open orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
• Track and maintain inventory, perform month-end reconciliation, monitor stock ageing, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Evaluate the Supply chain process continually to improve quality and time/cost efficiency.
• Prepare and update monthly logistics and schedule to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Review and monitor the delivery and payment terms mentioned in the IPO.
• Representation in internal and external ISO audits.
• Authorize to ask for any report from the logistics, purchase, and stores departments.
• Authorize stock-taking on a monthly or surprise basis.
• Coordinate between sales/project departments and customs and logistics departments.
• Prepare L.P.O/I.P.O in IPACK and send it to the supplier.

Qualification & Experience:

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Industrial in the related field.
• Minimum Experience: 2 - 5 years post-qualification experience in a structured, progressive corporate environment.

Key Generic Skills:

• Ability to maintain an organized project tracking system.
• Extensive judgment and originality in planning procurement strategies for large-scale acquisition Programs or systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and documentation.
• Knowledge of equipment and mechanical works.
• Exposure to MS Office packages - Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Good Oral & Written English & Arabic is a must.
• UAE Driving License - Must.