Purchasing Manager

Emerson; Dubai; On-site; AED 257,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational corporation in Dubai seeks a Purchasing Manager to align procurement with production plans and ensure timely sourcing of valve components. This role involves leading the purchasing team, managing inventory levels, and driving supplier performance. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in engineering or supply chain and 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. The company promotes a culture of innovation, collaboration, and employee wellbeing with flexible benefits and training opportunities.

Benefits

Medical insurance plans

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off plans

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in Engineer to Order manufacturing environment.
• Excellent interpretation skills relating to engineering details & P&ID drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the purchasing team.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels.
• Ensure material management activities comply with industry standards.
• Implement effective purchasing practices.
• Drive year-over-year improvement in Inventory Turnover (ITO).
• Ensure on-time material shipments.
• Identify cost containment opportunities.

Skills

Collaboration

Inventory Management

Technical Decision Making

Compliance Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/supply chain or equivalent

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Responsible for aligning procurement with the Master Production Plan and Sales forecasts the Purchasing Manager ensures timely cost-effective and quality sourcing of valve components through a globally integrated supply chain. The role drives supplier performance and owns inventory optimization to support efficient factory operations and complete kit flow. Strong collaboration with engineering production Global Supply chain and quality teams ensures procurement meets technical and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead mentor and develop the purchasing team fostering a culture of collaboration innovation and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to avoid shortages or excesses that could disrupt production.
• Ensure all material management activities comply with industry standards and environmental regulations.
• Implement effective purchasing practices to consistently improve service levels.
• Provide the annual and monthly inventory plans for the Dubai plant
• Drive year-over-year improvement in Inventory Turnover (ITO) through targeted inventory optimization actions.
• Track and improve monthly service level of suppliers and work with Global Supply Chain to improve and/or maintain target on time delivery
• Ensure on-time material shipments aligned with customer delivery requirements
• Maintain Days of Inventory on Hand (DOH) within optimal target ranges
• Identify and realize cost containment and cost saving opportunities
• Provide support on Half yearly ABC classifications for the inventory
• Ensure monthly sales targets are met through effective materials
• Promote and ensure Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) compliance and uphold 5S standards across all relevant departments.

Who you are

• You trust technology and innovation is key in pursuing with worlds most significant challenges.
• You are continuously looking forward to developing and improving your professional skills.
• Excellent interpretation skills relating to engineering details & P&ID drawings.
• Ability to make technical decisions based on sound engineering facts & applicable codes

Requirements

• 3 years of proven experience in Engineer to Order manufacturing environment
• Have bachelors degree in engineering/supply chain or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS CPIM Certified or In process / Level 5 CIPS Diploma
• Experience in metallurgy environment and / or valves Industry is a plus

Our Culture & Commitment to You!

At Emerson we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued respected and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation collaboration and diverse perspectives because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our dedication to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship training or leadership opportunities we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible competitive benefits plans to meet you and your familys physical mental financial and social needs. We provide medical insurance plans Employee Assistance Program tuition reimbursement employee resource groups recognition and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal) vacation and holiday leave.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities including face-to-face and virtual training mentorship and coaching project management and on-the-job training

Required Experience

Manager