Purchasing Executive

Agile Consultants; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Purchase Executive to manage purchasing activities. The role involves vendor coordination, order processing, and inventory planning, requiring experience in the chemical industry and knowledge of ERP systems. Immediate joiners preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience as a purchase executive in the chemical industry.
• Experience with freight agents and import shipments.

Responsibilities

• Handle all purchasing activities including sourcing and negotiation.
• Coordinate procurement and monitor orders to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Vendor Evaluation

Contract Negotiation

Problem Solving

Tools

ERP-SAP

Tally

Job description

Job Title: Purchase Executive

Location: KEZAD, Abu Dhabi

Salary: AED 5,000 - AED 7,000

Job Code:289/001/880

Industry:Manufacturing / Chemical

Job Brief:

The Purchase Executive will be responsible for handling all purchasing activities, including sourcing, negotiation, vendor coordination, order processing, and inventory planning. The role requires knowledge of ERP-SAP or Tally and a background in the manufacturing or chemical industry.

Job Responsibilities:

• Research and evaluate potential vendors (Local & foreign suppliers) based on price and quality.
• Negotiate prices and present comparison sheets to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Coordinate procurement of consumables, non-consumables, raw materials, annual maintenance contracts / services, and cross-trade purchases.
• To foresee less quantity under stocks inventory and to submit recommended requirements based on Stock inventory report every week then to purchase after necessary approval.
• Responsible to review and signing the Supplier Contract/Proforma invoice after necessary approval.
• Responsible of arranging/creating shipping instruction and purchase order in ERP.
• Responsible of checking Bill of Lading and other related shipping documents for all import shipments.
• Responsible to submit market trend reports about the product prices changes in foreseeable future.
• Responsible to submit records of vendor contracts including quantities, and pricing for products to be purchased.
• Coordinate with various freight agents and verify freight bills based on calculation FOB plus freight rates for import shipments with necessary approval.
• Monitor and update all orders to ensure supplies are received on time by preparing shipment report to Sales/Logistics/China office/Vendors bi-weekly.
• Resolve problems with vendors for any material defects, delivery shortage, invoice discrepancy and other related issues at load port or destination.
• Prepare ISO audit documentation for the Purchase Department (maintaining the vendor relationships, supplier's evaluation and approved suppliers).
• Submit weekly supplier payment forecasts and payment requests to Accounts department.
• Responsible for efficient record keeping and maintain soft copy records of contracts, invoices, and purchase orders.
• Responsible to arrange conference show in different areas (domestic and international) for new supplier's prospect and customers as well as factory visit for new sources of goods.
• Coordinate with managers on new project lines.
• Perform other duties as required to support business needs.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum2 -5 years of experience working as a purchase executive handling local and international purchases within the chemical industry.
• Experience in dealing withfreight agents,checking shipping documents(Bill of Lading), andimport shipments
• Experience invendor evaluation,contract negotiation, andsupplier performance tracking.
• Exposure to cost comparison and price trend reporting.
• Familiarity with raw materials, consumables, and cross-trade purchases in chemical/manufacturing sectors.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of ERP-SAP and/or Tally
• Immediate joiners are preferred for this role.