Purchasing Assistant

REF 1719139

21.01.2025 | Abu Dhabi | full time

Description: Working with the purchasing manager to run the purchasing department
Performing vendor research and selection to enhance profitability, reducing operating costs and boosting efficiency
Maintaining cordial working relationships with vendors and supervising vendor activities
Signing and reviewing purchasing agreements with vendors, monitoring their performance and renegotiating contracts
Using quarterly and annual data to determine purchasing needs and performing inventory management
Managing purchase orders, overseeing shipping schedules and maintaining purchase records
Working with warehouse staff to compare deliveries with purchase orders to identify discrepancies
Conducting ongoing market research to identify beneficial purchase agreements and potential vendors

Requirements: - Can join immediately
- High school diploma or equivalent (Associate Degree or B.Sc. in Logistics, Purchase and Supply, Business Administration or related fields are typically preferred)
- At least two years of experience in a purchasing position
- In-depth knowledge of purchasing functions, inventory and supply management systems
- Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills, a good understanding of sourcing and the ability to maintain vendor relationships
- Computer skills