Purchase Executive

Our client is a rapidly growing company in the hygienic products market in the Gulf, established in 2013 in Al Jurf 2, Ajman, UAE. As a subsidiary of one of the leading groups, they build on 30 years of expertise in manufacturing and trading across the GCC.

Job Summary

In this role you will be responsible for the purchase of retails sales products like disposable and hygienic products. You will make forecasting and planning of all the local and international purchases in accordance with the sales budget. You will assist the purchaser by ensuring you are in stock of the top sellers at all times, being proactive and ordering stock for seasons well in advance. You will be required to co-ordinate with purchase manager.

Primary Objectives

• We are looking for a person who have experience in all kind of Paper and Packaging, disposable materials and non-food FMCG products.
• Improve category performance by introducing items as per market trend
• Replenish stocks to all stores based on sales on a daily basis
• Order stock for regions while considering lead times and stock turn around
• Ensure the prices of all items are maintained as per the agreed margin

Responsibilities:

• Handles and responsible for sourcing, canvassing, selecting, purchasing goods from manufacturers, for wholesalers for retail sale.
• To enhance profits by acquiring suitable goods at competitive prices through sensible planning and careful purchasing.
• Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organization
• Identifying customer preferences, monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers
• Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities
• Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and best practice tools and methods
• Manage the entire PO process to ensure optimal inventory.
• Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships.
• Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
• Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures during supplier negotiations and PO release process.
• Visit the market to research products & study market trends. Use the market visits to also add more suppliers to the base.
• Work with the Warehouse team to ensure correct in-warding of stocks as well as clear any other issues in the process
• Work with the content & merchandising teams to ensure the best visibility for the products procured.
• Ensure all reconciliations are done within the planned time for smooth payments. As a Buyer you will be responsible for sourcing, canvassing goods and services and managing vendors.
• Responsible in performing strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, search for better deals and find more profitable suppliers.

Work Location: Al Jurf Industrial Area.

Working days: Monday - Saturday (8 AM to 5 PM)