Purchasing Engineer jobs in United Arab Emirates

• Partner with stakeholders, senior leaders, and department heads to understand business needs establishing requirements, scope and criteria for procurement projects.
• Lead tactical sourcing projects across multiple categories including analysis of demand and supply, development of the business strategy, management of the tender and overseeing implementation to achieve cost savings and improve quality and service levels.
• Negotiating, contracting, onboarding and renewal of framework agreements.
• Support the development of category plans for Capex, Technology and Non-Food items.
• Advise management on capital budget input and expenditure to ensure sound planning.
• Provide accurate guideline on products and prices for capital purchases.
• Provide recommendations related to proactive replacement of capital equipment.
• Review end to end processes to improve management of supplier base, channel management, contract management, enable and improve purchase order compliance and adoption, workflow and approvals, payment processes and data and analytics.
• Implement supplier relationship management with strategic suppliers to deliver greater value.
• Compile business reports monthly that will enhance financial decisions; track and report key metrics to reduce expenses and improve overall effectiveness of the procurement process.
• Analyse cost trends, develop and review cost forecasts.
• Prepare relevant benchmark data and supply market intelligence info.
• Engage in Ad-hoc project such as sustainable sourcing

Desired Candidate Profile

• Knowledge and understanding of the UAE market.
• Strong negotiation skills and a proven ability to secure advantageous terms with suppliers.
• Proven software skills, e.g. Microsoft Office, SAP-Ariba is required.
• Relevant procurement policies, processes, and practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of Arabic.

Years and Type of Experience

• A minimum of 5 year’s hands-on experience in procurement.
• Must have worked on Tender process
• Must have F & B/ Hospitality/ Catering industry experience.

Employment Type

Full Time

Company Industry

• FMCG
• Foods
• Beverages

Department / Functional Area

• Buying
• Purchase
• Procurement

Keywords

• Food Procurement
• Food Sourcing Specialist
• Food Supply Coordinator
• Procurement Officer
• Junior Procurement Officer

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Capital Catering + Services, an ADQ Company and a member of ADNEC Group, was established following a landmark acquisition of Etihad Airport Services Catering by ADNEC Group. The integrated catering solutions provider is home to a highly skilled international team of managers and specialists, including a large number of local talent, bringing its diverse, scalable and expert catering solutions to the UAE and across the region and globe while keeping with the local heritage and traditions of the UAE.At Capital Catering + Services, we offer one of the largest food production facilities in Abu Dhabi, a 28,000sqm facility with vast dry, temperature-controlled storage and a 150+ chilled truck, light vehicle fleet.Capital Catering + Services specialises in delivering large volume, high quality meals over a short- or long-term basis.With a strong supply chain, large facilities and well-equipped transport fleet, Capital Catering + Services can efficiently mobilise any type of con

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Abu Dhabi International Airport, Dubai Road, PO Box 3167, Abu Dhabi, UAE Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE)