Procurement Manager _ Ecommerce

TECCODD; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce company in Dubai seeks a Procurement Manager to oversee procurement and inventory management. The ideal candidate will develop effective procurement strategies, maintain supplier relationships, and ensure cost-effective purchasing. Candidates should have experience in FMCG and E-commerce and a strong understanding of international logistics. Proficiency with ERP systems is a plus. This role requires a strategic thinker who can work well under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement or inventory management.
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes and strategies.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost-effective procurement strategies.
• Maintain supplier relationships and scout for new vendors.
• Supervise a purchasing team and manage tasks.

Skills

Knowledge of purchasing in GCC

International logistics

Excellent communication skills

Experience in FMCG and E-commerce Industries

Strategic thinking

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About the job Procurement Manager _ Ecommerce

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager who will be responsible for the complete procurement and inventory management, and developing new strategies to reduce cost and to improve quality. Also to ensure that the quality of goods received is as per the requirement and that the purchases are done at the best price and within the annual budget.

Responsibilities

• Developing sound, cost-effective strategies for the purchasing of materials used in the business
• Maintaining relationships with suppliers while continually scouting for additional vendors
• Evaluating spending operations while seeking ways to improve and enhance the quality of products purchased and the timeliness of deliveries
• Communicating with management regularly regarding the efficient flow of goods and services affecting production
• Conducting cost analyses and setting benchmarks for improvement
• Developing risk management procedures to mitigate losses in the event of product shortages
• Supervising a purchasing team and delegating tasks across departments when necessary
• Working closely with the company legal department to make sure contracts and terms are favorable
• Inventory management, planning and forecasting for the replenishment & supply chain strategies
• ERP Implementation in line with the best procurement and inventory management processes

Requirements

• Knowledge of purchasing in GCC
• Sound knowledge of international logistic/freight forwarding & supply chain channels
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
• Experience of Flowers, Bakery, Gifting, FMGC, E-commerce Industries
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with responsibilities
• The incumbent works with a high degree of independence in performing his duties
• Required to be a computer literate
• Must also function well in a team environment and have the ability to work well under pressure
• A strategic thinker, with commercial acumen to understand business needs and identify opportunities to support them through procurement
• Able to turn strategies into tactical plans which can give better results
• Create and maintain accurate and detailed reports