Purchase Manager - FMCG - Wholesale

TASC Outsourcing; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 279,000; Part time

Job summary

TASC Outsourcing is seeking a Purchase Manager for FMCG wholesale on a contract basis in Dubai. The role requires strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and end-to-end procurement management to support sales and inventory goals.

You will work closely with the Sales and Warehouse teams, monitor market trends, and ensure timely procurement with accurate ERP records. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of FMCG purchasing/procurement experience.
• Strong sourcing experience from manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors.
• Proven supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Good understanding of FMCG market trends, pricing, margins, and product movement.
• Hands-on ERP/procurement system experience.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase FMCG products from reliable suppliers.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and distributors.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, promotions, and other terms.
• Monitor market prices and trends to ensure competitive pricing.
• Plan purchasing requirements with Sales and Warehouse teams.
• Maintain purchasing records in ERP.
• Prepare regular purchasing reports.
• Use Excel for purchasing analysis and price comparisons.

Skills

Excel

Negotiation

Supplier relationships

Analytical reporting

Coordination

Communication

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Job Title – Purchase Manager - FMCG - Wholesale

Type –Contract

NP- Immediate

Key Responsibilities

• Source and purchase FMCG products from reliable suppliers, manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and distributors.
• Negotiate competitive prices, discounts, payment terms, promotions, and other commercial terms.
• Monitor market prices, competitor pricing, and market trends to ensure competitive wholesale pricing. Ma
• nage product availability and stock levels to minimize overstocking and stock-outs.
• Identify fast-moving and high-demand products based on customer requirements and market trends.
• Work closely with the Sales and Warehouse teams to plan purchasing requirements and product availability.
• Monitor product margins and purchasing costs to support overall profitability.
• Evaluate supplier performance based on pricing, product quality, availability, and delivery.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier records within the ERP system.
• Prepare regular purchasing reports covering suppliers, purchases, stock levels, pricing, savings, and other procurement-related data.
• Use Excel for purchasing analysis, reporting, price comparisons, and tracking.
• Ensure timely procurement and availability of products based on business requirements..

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in FMCG purchasing/procurement.
• Strong experience in sourcing FMCG products from manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors.
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Good understanding of FMCG market trends, pricing, margins, and product movement.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/procurement systems.
• Good analytical and reporting skills.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work closely with Sales, Warehouse, and other internal teams.