Purchase Supervisor

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced procurement professional to manage end-to-end purchasing, supplier relations and cost control. You will ensure material quality, timely delivery and adherence to policy while collaborating with production and marketing.

The role requires strong ERP skills (SAP/Oracle), advanced Excel, and leadership to supervise a team. You will negotiate, issue RFQs/RFPs, and drive ongoing cost savings without compromising quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience in the industry.
• Strong knowledge of RFQs, RFPs and contract management.
• Proficiency in SAP or Oracle and Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities supervising a team.
• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Analytical mindset with data-driven purchasing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Purchase activities with suppliers and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Ensure right quality at competitive rates and appropriate timing.
• Invite quotations, process orders, and track material arrivals.
• Identify alternate suppliers to reduce cost without compromising quality.
• Evaluate vendors monthly on price, quality and service.
• Coordinate with internal teams and ensure smooth payment processing.
• Adhere to company policies for all purchasing activities.
• Collaborate with production for material sourcing and development.
• Submit monthly procurement reports by the 5th of every month.

Skills

Procurement

RFQ/RFP

ERP systems

Leadership

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Excel

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

1. Responsible for all activities relating to purchase with all suppliers.

2. To ensure that the right quality of materials are purchased at competitive rates at the right time.

3. To invite quotations, process orders, follow up with suppliers and ensure timely arrival of materials.

4. Constantly be on the look out for alternate suppliers for all raw materials.

5. To source for alternate raw materials constantly with an objective to reduce cost without compromising on quality.

6. Appraise the vendors’ performance on a monthly basis on all parameters, with particular emphasis on price, quality and service.

7. Co-ordinate with the staff concerned internally on all issues relating to purchases/suppliers and to ensure all transactions including payments are handled smoothly.

8. Adhere to the principles and policies of the Company for all purchase activities.

9. Be responsible for all special assignments given from time to time.

10. To be totally involved with the production department for product development particularly with reference to procurement of raw material.

11. To achieve savings either in the procurement of raw materials by constantly negotiating with the suppliers without affecting the quality or by any other means.

12. To be responsible for the interior decoration of all upcoming Company showrooms.

13. To be responsible for the maintenance related jobs for the Company showrooms.

14. To assist Marketing in providing information regarding alternate raw materials which could be used for existing/new products.

15. To submit monthly reports before 5th of every month as per the format attached.

Desired Candidate Profile

1. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

2. Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement or purchasing, ideally within the industry.

3. Strong understanding of procurement processes, including RFQs, RFPs, and contract management.

4. Proficiency in using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).

5. Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience in supervising and motivating a team.

6. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all tasks.

7. Exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to analyze data and make informed purchasing decisions.