Supply Chain Executive

Parker Connect; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Connect is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage end-to-end sourcing, negotiations, PO processing, and delivery follow-up in a manufacturing context.

You will build strong vendor relationships, coordinate with finance for invoicing and settlements, monitor supplier performance, and support cost control, reporting, and cross-functional alignment across supply chain, logistics, and production teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is mandatory.
• Postgraduate qualification preferred.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in supply chain, procurement, or logistics.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles related to procurement, inventory, and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities including vendor sourcing, negotiation, PO processing, and delivery follow-up.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships while monitoring supplier performance.
• Collaborate with finance to verify invoices, match POs with GRNs, and ensure timely payments.
• Assist in supplier account reconciliations and audits.
• Track procurement, logistics, and inventory costs, and monitor budgets and cost control.
• Prepare MIS reports and KPIs for management review.
• Coordinate with production, sales, and finance to align material availability with requirements.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and safety standards.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Cost control

Report generation

4+ years of experience in supply chain

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Postgraduate diploma/degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or Materials Management

Tools

ERP/SAP

MS Excel (Advanced)

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities including vendor sourcing, negotiation, purchase order processing, and delivery follow up.
• Build and maintain effective vendor relationships while monitoring supplier performance.
• Collaborate with the finance department to verify invoices, match purchase orders with GRNs, and ensure accurate and timely payments.
• Assist in reconciliation of supplier accounts, maintaining proper documentation for audits and compliance.
• Track procurement, logistics, and inventory expenses, ensuring proper budget monitoring and cost control.
• Support finance in preparing reports on procurement spend, logistics costs, and inventory valuation.
• Monitor inventory levels, conduct stock reconciliations, and maintain accurate ERP records.
• Work closely with warehouse teams to ensure proper material handling, movement, and reporting.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics, including customs clearance, freight forwarding, and transportation planning.
• Prepare MIS reports, KPIs, and other required reports for management review.
• Collaborate with production, sales, and finance teams to align material availability with operational and financial requirements.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, safety standards, and statutory regulations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement, logistics and finance processes.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (mandatory).
• Postgraduate diploma/degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or Materials Management (preferred)
• 4+ years of relevant experience in supply chain, procurement, accounting, or logistics, preferably in a Paint manufacturing/industrial sector.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles related to procurement, inventory, and logistics.

SKILLS

• Proficiency in ERP/SAP systems and advanced MS Excel for financial and operational reporting.
• Strong analytical, cost control, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial and operational documentation.
• Ability to multitask and support both supply chain and finance functions