Purchase Manager

Easy And Fast To Upload Your CV; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Easy And Fast To Upload Your CV in Dubai seeks an experienced Purchase Manager to oversee sourcing of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods, ensuring quality and driving cost efficiencies through supplier negotiations and strategic planning.

You will forecast demand, manage supplier relationships, coordinate with production and logistics, and lead a procurement team. Regulatory awareness and risk management are essential in a fast-paced cosmetics market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years procurement experience in cosmetics or luxury industries.
• Strong negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with international sourcing and import/export regulations.
• Ability to lead a team and manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of regulatory and quality standards in cosmetics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with company goals.
• Forecast demand based on production schedules, sales trends, and market conditions.
• Identify, evaluate, and select reliable suppliers for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to optimize costs and quality.
• Oversee purchase order processing and coordinate with production, QA, and logistics teams.
• Monitor inventory levels and initiate replenishment to avoid stockouts.
• Ensure purchased materials comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and mentor the purchasing team; promote procurement process improvements.

Skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Procurement experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Chemistry or related field

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detailoriented Purchase Manager to join our dynamic team within the perfume and cosmetics industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the procurement process ensuring timely and costeffective sourcing of raw materials packaging and finished products while maintaining quality standards. This role requires strong negotiation skills market insight and the ability to build and maintain supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement effective purchasing strategies aligned with company goals.
• Forecast demand based on production schedules sales trends and market conditions.
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate new products or materials.

Supplier Management

• Identify evaluate and select reliable suppliers for raw materials packaging and finished goods.
• Negotiate contracts pricing terms and delivery schedules to optimize costs and ensure quality.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers and regularly review supplier performance.

Order Management & Coordination

• Oversee purchase order processing ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Coordinate with the production quality control and logistics teams to align procurement activities.
• Monitor inventory levels and initiate replenishment orders to avoid stockouts or excess inventory.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure all purchased materials comply with industry standards regulatory requirements and company quality specifications.
• Collaborate with the quality assurance team to address any supplierrelated quality issues.
• Keep abreast of regulatory changes affecting procurement in the cosmetics and perfume sectors.

Cost Control & Reporting

• Analyze purchasing data to identify costsaving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Prepare regular reports on purchase activities supplier performance market trends and budget adherence.
• Manage the procurement budget efficiently.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor the purchasing team to enhance their capabilities.
• Foster a collaborative environment promoting continuous improvement in procurement processes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management Chemistry or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in procurement or purchasing roles within the perfume cosmetics or luxury industries.
• Strong knowledge of raw materials used in cosmetics and perfumes including regulatory and quality standards.
• Excellent negotiation communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong problemsolving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with international sourcing and import/export regulations is a plus.