Purchasing Supervisor
REF 1664373
07.11.2024 | Ras Al Khaimah | full time
- General
- Location: Ras Al Khaimah
- Occupancy: full time
- Description
- We are looking for a potential purchasing supervisor
Responsibilities
Develop and implement procurement strategies and policies to optimize purchasing activities and achieve cost savings while meeting quality and delivery requirements.
Collaborate with internal departments to understand their purchasing needs, forecast demand, and develop procurement plans accordingly.
Identify and evaluate potential suppliers and vendors based on price, quality, reliability, and delivery performance.
Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions with suppliers to secure favorable pricing and contractual agreements.
Monitor and analyze market trends, supplier performance, and product specifications to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
Manage the purchase order process, ensuring accurate and timely purchase order creation, issuance, and tracking.
Oversee the supplier evaluation and qualification process, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and standards.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal procurement policies, such as ethical sourcing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
Resolve supplier-related issues, including disputes, quality concerns, delivery delays, and payment discrepancies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and quality assurance, to ensure alignment and effective communication throughout the procurement process.
Supervise and provide guidance to the purchasing team, including training, performance evaluation, and professional development initiatives.
- Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, procedures, and best practices.
Familiarity with sourcing and procurement tools and technologies.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and procurement software.
Strong understanding of financial principles and budget management.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CSCP) is a plus.
- Provisions
- Salary: to be discussed
- Employment visa
- Medical insurance provided
- Accommodation provided
- Publisher
- direct employer
- up to 50 employees