Procurement Manager

Our client is a prominent global gifting company based in the UAE, recognized for its extensive range of innovative products and exceptional customer experiences. They are looking for a Procurement Manager to join their dynamic team in Dubai.

As an experienced Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for developing new strategies to reduce costs and improve service and quality, ensuring that the quality of goods received meets requirements and that purchases are made at the best price. You will also ensure all purchases and inventories are within the annual budget.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Developing sound, cost-effective strategies for the purchase of materials used in the business.
• Maintaining relationships with suppliers while continually scouting for additional vendors.
• Evaluating spending operations while seeking ways to improve and enhance the quality of products purchased and the timeliness of deliveries.
• Communicating with management regularly regarding the efficient flow of goods and services affecting production.
• Conducting cost analyses and setting benchmarks for improvement.
• Developing risk management procedures to mitigate losses in the event of product shortages.
• Supervising a purchasing team and delegating tasks across departments when necessary.
• Working closely with the company's legal department to ensure contracts and terms are favorable.
• Managing inventory, planning and forecasting for replenishments, and developing supply chain strategies.
• Having sound knowledge of international logistics, freight forwarding, and supply chain channels.
• Implementing ERP solutions.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of purchasing in GCC.
• A minimum of 5-8 years of experience in the UAE in flowers, hypermarket chains, home decor, fresh produce, fresh food, and FMCG. Must have experience with international and local procurement.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with responsibilities.
• Ability to work with a high degree of independence in performing duties.
• Must function well in a team environment and work well under pressure.
• A strategic thinker with commercial acumen to understand business needs and identify opportunities to support them through procurement.
• Able to turn strategies into tactical plans and produce accurate and detailed reports.

Company Industry: E-commerce