Senior Manufacturing Procurement Lead

Illumin8 Blinds and Curtains Ltd; Sharjah; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Illumin8 Blinds and Curtains Ltd in Sharjah is seeking a Purchase Manager (Manufacturing) to lead strategic procurement, source materials, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure timely alignment with production schedules. The role requires 8–12 years of manufacturing procurement experience, strong ERP skills, and proven cost‑reduction achievements through strategic sourcing.

You will oversee supplier performance, inventory planning, and compliance, plus mentor the purchasing team and report KPIs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 8–12 years procurement experience in a manufacturing environment, with 3–5 years in a managerial role.
• Experience with international sourcing, import/export procedures, and supplier negotiations.
• Proficient in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Odoo, Zoho, or similar) and Advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to support production and business objectives.
• Source and evaluate local and international suppliers; obtain quotations and negotiate terms.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships; conduct audits and performance reviews.
• Coordinate with Production and Planning to forecast material requirements and maintain optimal inventory.
• Review purchase requisitions, ensure policy compliance, and resolve delivery or quality issues.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Inventory planning

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Business/Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Odoo

Zoho

Excel

Job description

Illumin8 Blinds and Curtains Ltd in Sharjah is seeking a Purchase Manager (Manufacturing) to lead strategic procurement, source materials, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure timely alignment with production schedules. The role requires 8–12 years of manufacturing procurement experience, strong ERP skills, and proven cost‑reduction achievements through strategic sourcing.

You will oversee supplier performance, inventory planning, and compliance, plus mentor the purchasing team and report KPIs