Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist - Import

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced procurement and supply chain professional to manage end-to-end operations for assigned product categories in a fast-paced FMCG/e-commerce environment.

You will oversee international purchasing, demand planning, supplier negotiations, and stock optimization to ensure on-time deliveries, minimal wastage, and strong KPI outcomes in Dubai.

Qualifications

• Must have FMCG, retail, or e-commerce supply chain background.
• 5–8 years of international procurement experience.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills for inventory, demand, and cost management.
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy and efficiency.
• Proven problem-solving skills for procurement challenges.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in high-pressure environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement process to ensure timely, cost-effective purchasing of assigned product categories internationally.
• Market research and Demand Planning.
• Review and validate purchase orders for accuracy in quantity, pricing, and supplier terms.
• Liaise with suppliers for on-time deliveries, pricing negotiations, and relationship management.
• Track supplier performance using KPIs such as delivery timelines, accuracy, and compliance.
• Determine and maintain optimal reorder levels and stock days based on demand and supplier lead times.
• Perform stock analysis to ensure product availability while minimizing overstock and wastage.
• Use forecasting models and sales history to anticipate demand patterns and adjust procurement strategies.
• Monitor order accuracy, resolve mismatches or delays, and implement corrective actions.
• Track key supply chain metrics like sell-through rates, wastage, stock turnover, and procurement costs.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, SOPs, and supplier agreements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Mathematical skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Multitasking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

The selected candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement and supply chain operations for assigned product categories. The role is critical in ensuring smooth product flow, stock availability, and timely order fulfilment in a fast-paced fresh produce and e-commerce environment.

• Manage the procurement process to ensure timely, cost-effective purchasing of assigned product categories internationally.
• Market research and Demand Planning
• Review and validate purchase orders for accuracy in quantity, pricing, and supplier terms.
• Liaise with suppliers for on-time deliveries, pricing negotiations, and relationship management.
• Track supplier performance using KPIs such as delivery timelines, accuracy, and compliance.
• Determine and maintain optimal reorder levels and stock days based on demand and supplier lead times.
• Perform stock analysis to ensure product availability while minimizing overstock and wastage.
• Use forecasting models and sales history to anticipate demand patterns and adjust procurement strategies.
• Monitor order accuracy, resolve mismatches or delays, and implement corrective actions.
• Track key supply chain metrics like sell-through rates, wastage, stock turnover, and procurement costs.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, SOPs, and supplier agreements.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Mandatory industry background: FMCG, retail, or e-commerce supply chain.
• 5-8 years experience in international procurement is mandatory
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills for inventory, demand, and cost management.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.
• Proven problem-solving skills to tackle procurement and supply chain challenges.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.