Job Title: Assistant Manager – Procurement
Location: Dubai, UAE
Salary: 10,000 to 11,000 AED
Job Description:
Duties, Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
- Managing daily purchasing activities of RM and issuing purchase orders in a timely manner.
- Negotiating prices for all raw materials with the help of an immediate manager.
- Coordinating with the inventory control team to determine and manage inventory needs.
- Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.
- Arranging quotes from local and international suppliers as per Sales requests for spot orders and tender inquiries.
- Arranging samples and technical details from suppliers for tenders.
- Negotiating with local and international suppliers; preparing price comparisons and conducting quotation analysis.
- Processing purchase requisitions/orders within purchasing authority.
- Following up for shipment execution.
- Contacting and following up with suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems.
- Arranging safety, packaging, Lab equipment, maintenance items, etc. for RAK, Jebel Ali, Iraq & Egypt.
- Managing purchasing information and reviewing purchase requirements with the management team.
- Meeting with suppliers for better pricing, payment terms, delivery, etc.
- Managing and developing the existing and potential supplier pool and updating the Approved Vendor List, may also include vendor’s site inspection to ensure compliance and quality.
- Negotiating and setting up frame contracts as per requirements.
- Liaison with sales and logistics departments to forecast and plan to meet purchase deadlines, to bundle demands for necessary.
- Assessing and anticipating HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) risk associated with the business and reporting to the concerned department accordingly.
- Observing and adhering to HSE policies, procedures, and safe working practices and reporting obvious hazards immediately to the proper personnel.
Required Skills:
- Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques.
- Strong planning, forecasting, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of PC applications, mainly Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate at all levels.
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or equivalent.
- Qualification in Supply Chain Management is a plus.
Required Experience:
- 5+ years of working experience in the same capacity or as a procurement officer, preferably in the oil & gas or petrochemical industry.
- Experience in sourcing chemicals, with a background in chemicals such as barite, bentonite, lubricants, and mud chemicals being preferable.
How to Apply:
- Send your CV to: +91 99222 92312
- Reference: Yaseen SM
