Purchaser

Navjyot International; Dubai; Presencial; AED 350.000 - 550.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Navjyot International in Dubai seeks an experienced Procurement & Supply Chain professional to lead end-to-end sourcing of agricultural commodities, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliant imports. The role covers international purchasing across multiple countries, negotiation of terms, and coordination with logistics, finance, and operations to secure timely, cost-effective deliveries.

Candidates should have at least 8 years in purchasing, extensive knowledge of grains, oilseeds,

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Agriculture, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in purchasing and procurement.
• Experience in agricultural commodities procurement is essential.
• International purchasing experience from ~34 countries.
• Soya purchasing knowledge is a strong plus.
• Experience with grains, oilseeds, pulses, corn, wheat, or agro products is acceptable.

Responsabilidades

• Procurement & International Sourcing: manage end-to-end procurement of agricultural commodities; source from international suppliers; negotiate prices, terms, and delivery; monitor prices and market trends.
• Operations & Supply Chain Management: coordinate logistics, shipment planning, and delivery schedules; manage POs and coordination with freight forwarders and customs.
• Supplier & Vendor Management: develop long-term relationships; evaluate vendors on pricing, quality, reliability, delivery; manage contracts and payments.
• Quality & Compliance: ensure quality specs, inspections, import compliance, and accurate procurement records.

Conocimientos

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Vendor management

International purchasing

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Commerce / Business / SCM

Descripción del empleo

Role & responsibilities

Procurement & International Sourcing

• Manage end-to-end procurement of agricultural commodities, including soya beans, soya meal, grains, oilseeds, and other agro products.
• Source commodities from international suppliers across countries.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop relationships with overseas suppliers, traders, and exporters.
• Negotiate purchase prices, payment terms, contracts, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor international commodity prices, market trends, and supply-demand conditions.
• Ensure cost-effective procurement while maintaining quality and timely delivery.

Operations & Supply Chain Management

• Coordinate with logistics, shipping, warehouse, and operations teams for timely delivery.
• Manage purchase orders, shipment planning, and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs clearance agents, and shipping companies.
• Monitor inventory levels and plan procurement according to operational requirements.
• Ensure smooth coordination between procurement, finance, and operations departments.
• Track shipments and resolve operational issues, including delays and documentation discrepancies.

Supplier & Vendor Management

• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with international suppliers.
• Evaluate vendors based on pricing, quality, reliability, and delivery performance.
• Manage supplier contracts, purchase documentation, and commercial terms.
• Coordinate with finance for supplier payments and reconciliation.
• Resolve supplier-related issues and ensure uninterrupted procurement operations.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure purchased commodities meet the required quality specifications.
• Coordinate quality inspections, sampling, and testing.
• Ensure compliance with import regulations and international trade documentation.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and prepare regular MIS reports.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Agriculture, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in purchasing and procurement.
• Experience in agricultural commodities procurement is essential.
• International purchasing experience from approximately 34 countries.
• Soya purchasing experience will be a strong advantage.
• Experience in other agricultural commodities such as grains, oilseeds, pulses, corn, wheat, or agro products is also acceptable.