Buying Manager jobs in United Arab Emirates

1. JOB PURPOSE

The Procurement & Logistics Manager is responsible for overseeing the purchasing of raw materials and components, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring efficient transportation and delivery of goods. The role ensures that materials are sourced at the right quality, cost, and delivery time while maintaining a smooth and cost-effective flow of goods into and out of the furniture factory.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE/ TRAINING/ TECHNICAL SKILLS

Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and contract administration skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of furniture materials (wood, fabric, hardware, etc.) and their supply chains.
• Familiarity with logistics regulations, customs procedures, and transport documentation.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in procurement and/or logistics, preferably in a furniture or manufacturing environment.

1. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with company goals.
• Source and evaluate suppliers for quality, price, reliability, and service.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and timelines with suppliers.
• Issue purchase orders and track deliveries to ensure the timely arrival of materials.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with production and inventory control teams.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and standards.
• Evaluate supplier performance and maintain updated approved supplier lists.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to forecast material needs.
• Plan and oversee inbound and outbound logistics operations, including transportation and warehousing.
• Optimize logistics procedures to reduce cost and improve delivery lead time.
• Manage relationships with freight forwarders, customs agents, and transportation companies.
• Ensure timely and accurate shipping of products to customers or retail outlets.
• Maintain compliance with local and international shipping and customs regulations.
• Coordinate with production and sales teams to align logistics with demand.

1. COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

(Explain the people and levels and reasons both within and outside the organization with which this job must interact)

a. Internal Communication & Working Relations

b. External Communication & Working Relations

VI. KEY COMPETENCIES

• Leadership – This skill allows a production manager to lead their team effectively by empowering them to meet manufacturing goals and develop new competencies.
• Management – The management skill involves all activities required to oversee a production department effectively.
• Written and Verbal communication – assuring that all instructions and policies are delivered clear and are understandable for multicultural environment,
• Project management – essential skill to rich to the set targets and perform continuous improvements,
• Time management – to ensure all projects are completed before or on due dates,
• Problem solving – for quick recoveries and quality purposes,
• Collaboration - Working with finance, human resources (HR) and production departments to identify the necessary resources for production processes and allocate corporate funds are often key skills for production managers.