Purchasing & Inventory Officer

Calo; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food technology company in Dubai is seeking a Purchasing and Inventory Officer to manage procurement processes and oversee warehouse operations. This role involves sourcing materials, maintaining vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Logistics and 2-3 years of relevant experience, particularly in the food or FMCG sectors. Fluency in English is essential, and familiarity with Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in procurement and warehouse roles, preferably in food or FMCG.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and negotiate with local and international suppliers.
• Track and analyze purchasing data and supplier performance.
• Oversee logistics, stock control, and storage practices.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Fluency in English

Familiarity with food safety standards

Proficiency with inventory software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Logistics

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About Calo

Launched in Bahrain in November of 2019 Calo is on a mission to make healthy easy. Were a team of dedicated people driving this mission by providing better faster and cheaper ways to access food through technology.

Role Overview

As a Purchasing and Inventory Officer at Calo UAE you will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement processes and ensuring efficient warehouse operations. Your role is key to maintaining the quality cost‑efficiency and timely availability of products and materials. Additionally you will assist the operations team in ensuring smooth daily functions across the supply chain and production workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and negotiate with local and international suppliers for materials packaging and services.
• Ensure timely procurement of ingredients and inventory in line with production schedules.
• Track and analyze purchasing data supplier performance and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure reliability and consistency.
• Stay updated on market trends and price fluctuations especially in the F&B industry.

Warehouse Management

• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics stock control and storage practices.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and minimize stock discrepancies.
• Implement best practices in warehouse layout space optimization and safety.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP health and food safety standards.
• Monitor expiry dates, batch tracking and FIFO and FEFO systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Logistics Business or a related field.
• 23 years of experience in procurement and warehouse roles preferably in the food or FMCG sector.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with inventory software and ERP systems.
• Familiarity with food safety standards and warehouse compliance.
• Ability to work flexibly in a dynamic high‑growth environment.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus

Required Experience

Manager