Purchaser

African Foodstuffs Trading LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career start in procurement

Supplier network

Career growth

Job summary

African Foodstuffs Trading LLC in Dubai seeks a detail-oriented Purchaser to manage procurement of food products for purchase and sales activities, ensuring customer demands are met efficiently.

You will source and negotiate with suppliers, monitor demand, keep accurate records of pricing and product descriptions, and ensure timely delivery while evaluating supplier performance and supporting the sales team.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and purchase food products from suppliers.
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand.
• Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and product descriptions.
• Ensure timely delivery of products.
• Evaluate supplier performance based on quality standards.
• Collaborate with the sales team to determine customer needs.

Skills

Supplier Sourcing

Negotiation

Inventory Management

Market Analysis

Purchase Order Processing

Contract Management

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Certification in Supply Chain Management

Certification in Food Safety Regulations

Job description

African Foodstuffs Trading LLC, a prominent player in the Wholesale Import and Export industry in Dubai, UAE, is seeking a detail-oriented Purchaser to join our team.

Your primary responsibility will involve managing the procurement of food products for purchase and sales activities to meet customer demands efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source, negotiate, and purchase food products from suppliers.
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand.
• Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and product descriptions.
• Ensure timely delivery of products.
• Evaluate supplier performance based on quality standards.
• Collaborate with the sales team to determine customer needs.

Requirements & Skills:

• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Supply Chain Management.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations.

Candidate Preferences:

• Preferred Gender: No specific preference
• Preferred Nationality: Indian Pakistani

Benefits / Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to kickstart a career in procurement.
• Exposure to an extensive network of industry suppliers.
• Room for growth and career development within the company.

Skills Summary:

Core Technical Skills:

• Supplier Sourcing
• Negotiation
• Inventory Management
• Market Analysis
• Purchase Order Processing
• Contract Management

Soft Skills:

• Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Problem-Solving
• Team Collaboration

Suggested Tags:

• Procurement
• Supply Chain
• Negotiation
• Purchase Order
• Inventory Management
• Food Industry
• Supplier Management
• Communication Skills
• Deadline-Oriented