Purchasing Manager jobs in United Arab Emirates

Purpose of the Job

• Guides the sourcing efforts to establish high quality and cost-effective supplier relationships.
• Oversee Logistics Process and ensure compliance to processes and Procedures.

Job Accountabilities:

• Management of the team ensuring high performance and productivity.
• Negotiation of logistics requirement with local agents and suppliers.
• Identify cost saving opportunities that will enhance the profitability of the company.
• Continuously engage in identifying areas of improvement through data driven research.
• Manage supplier relationships effectively which would include effective onboarding, tracking delivery as per committed timelines and quality.
• Work closely with Accounts Payable to ensure a smooth workflow within the procure to pay process and lead process and efficiency improvements.
• Assist in the development and achievement of departmental goals and objectives.
• Focused on details and represents analytical mind set.
• Work closely with the projects team within Supply Chain and other departments to understand details of procurement requirements.
• Ensure compliance of established purchasing policies and procedures. Conduct ongoing reviews of same and implement continuous improvements where required.
• Keeping track of all import shipment movement and bank documents.
• Maintain detailed records of all relevant documents using effective filing techniques for jobs completed.

Qualifications & Education

Bachelor’s degree in any stream.

Experience

A minimum of 10years of experience in the similar role.

Knowledge & Skills

• Fluent in English; Arabic an advantage.
• Supply-Chain management dynamics.