Commercial Manager

HealthCare Dynamics Gen. Trading Company W.L.L; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading company in Kuwait is seeking a Manager – Commercial. This role involves coordinating procurement processes, ensuring optimal stock levels, and negotiating with suppliers to maximize efficiency and savings. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in supply chain management with relevant retail experience.

Qualifications

• 5 – 7 years in a similar position.
• 2 – 4 years in retail/FMCG industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement effective strategies for sourcing goods and maintaining stock levels.
• Prepare and review purchase details of orders and deliveries.
• Maintain long-term supplier relationships and negotiate cost savings.

Skills

Sourcing goods

Cost control

Supplier negotiation

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management

Master’s Degree

Job description

JOB TITLE

Manager Commercial | MAF Retail | Head office Kuwait

ROLE SUMMARY

The Manager – Commercial is responsible for coordinating with buyers as well as supporting purchases for MAF Retail. The role holder is also responsible for assisting with selection and examining products that get to store shelves, in catalogues, and online.

ROLE PROFILE

· Implement effective strategies for sourcing goods and maintaining desired stock levels.

· Research and review new products to meet company's goals.

· Prepare and review purchase details of orders and deliveries.

· Research and suggest new suppliers with long-term cost savings or quality improvement.

· Engage in souring the best quality products for competitive prices aligned with the organisation’s objectives.

· Manage the issuances of tenders and RFQs to the market in coordination with the relevant business users within MAF Retail.

· Stay abreast of shifts in the negotiating power of suppliers.

· Develop a cost scenario analysis, and benchmarking for the sourcing function when required.

· Identify vendors with good standing and suppliers to develop future partnerships with.

· Control spending and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.

REQUIREMENTS

· Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration

· Master’s Degree is advantageous

· 5 – 7 years in similar position

· 2 – 4 years in retail/FMCG industry is preferred

WHAT WE OFFER

At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!

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