A leading retail Supermarket is looking to hire a Purchasing Manager to lead all business trading purchasing activities .

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We are looking for a Purchasing Officer to buy products that are essential for our company’s day-to-day operations. You will review prices and quality and ensure optimal stock levels.Purchasing Officer responsibilities include evaluating vendors, negotiating contracts, and preparing reports (e.g. on orders and costs.) For this role, you should have good knowledge of market research, along with solid analytical skills to make sure you’re identifying the most profitable offers.Ultimately, you’ll create and maintain good relationships with key suppliers to ensure merchandise is high quality and delivered on time.Research potential vendorsCompare and evaluate offers from suppliersNegotiate contract terms of agreement and pricingTrack orders and ensure timely deliveryReview quality of purchased productsEnter order details (e.g. vendors, quantities, prices) into internal databasesMaintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information, and invoicesPrepare reports on purchases, including cost analysesMonitor stock levels and place orders as neededCoordinate with warehouse staff to ensure proper storageAttend trade shows and exhibitions to stay up-to-date with industry trends

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This function is responsible for the planning and organization of this department and is responsible for providing the required raw materials for the manufacturing or operation of the project of the quality and quality specified in advance in order to be available in a timely manner and at the best cost and best conditions and maintain a permanent stock to avoid interruption.Building and developing the procurement department, developing procurement plans and drawing up policies and procedures.Provide the needs of each section of the raw materials and the appropriate budget.Building and developing an annual plan for the needs of the necessary raw materials.Constant search for new suppliers of raw materials used in manufacturing or operation.Build and develop solid relationships of suppliers and maintain them.Procuring, comparing and selecting the best from suppliersManage the negotiations with the suppliers regarding the quality of the product, prices, specifications, discounts, penalty conditions, returned goods, delivery mechanism, discounts, method of payment and duration ... etc.Make a periodic plan at the end of each year and update policies and procedures.Building various structures and models used in the procurement department.Keep internal and external purchase order files, quotations, contracts, forms used in the department and internal correspondence that belong to the department.Continuous communication with the warehouse management regarding the shortage of inventory and the extent of storage / warehouse storage for quantities required from warehouses / and the movement of inventory turnover rate.Prepare the orders received from the various departments and send / request by fax from the approved suppliers and follow up until receipt.Review suppliers' offers and respond positively or negatively.Follow-up changes in the prices of raw materials every day.Contact with the requesting party for the goods and follow-up with the suppliers to ensure delivery of the goods / materials required in a timely manner and in the appropriate manner.Annual assessment of suppliers, classification and extension of their accreditation.Permanent demand from suppliers for a health certificate of raw materials used in manufacturing with the end or beginning of each year.Reporting to senior management in all these matters.Keeping the Department informed of the changes (building a database of complete suppliers, supplied materials, proposed offers, etc.).Match the goods received with the purchase orders and consignments.

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To ensure the things purchased for the company provide the best possible value and outcomes, whether they be goods for resale, equipment, services, or materials.

 Obtain the samples and technical data for the consultant’s approval.

 Arrange the technical meetings with the engineering dept. and the supplier/subcontractor.

 Shortlist the sub-contractor as per the budget and technical grounds.

 Coordinate with the engineering dept for material delivery and work in progress for ongoing projects.

 Maintain and update the approved vendor list suppliers/subcontractors database.

 Obtain new suppliers / manufacturers /sole vendors on board.

 Buying the material from authentic manufacturer / Distributors and avoiding traders, to save cost.

 Arrange meeting with suppliers with Team Leader & Vendor Manager and getting the suppliers approved and registered in approved vendor list.

 To make sure proper comparison is made for all kind of purchases.

 Negotiate the best price & payment terms with suppliers and subcontractors.

 Ensure that the credit application is filled and sent for GM's approval and follow up with the suppliers till the credit limit is approved by credit controller from the supplier’s side.

 Follow up with the suppliers till the material is delivered.

 Coordinate with the store keeper and keeping a check on materials delivered.

 Closing of advances for the cheques issued in advance to suppliers or subcontractor for the PO’s.

 Visit the supplier's if required and arranging the materials on very urgent basis.

 Update the engineering about the materials delivery schedule.

 Expedite on long lead items to get the delivery period.

 Proper tracking of each PR allocated till it gets closed.

 Taking the ownership of PR till the material gets delivered.

 Coordinate with transport dept. if transportation is required.

 Minimize the purchase by stocking the fast moving items in stores in coordination with store keeper.

 Keep track of material Budget for the projects.

 As per the projects, all suppliers of different categories are to be maintained for each emirates in order to avoid delays.

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Duties will be as following:Finds new sourcesDoing negotiations Building data base Analyzing historical dataFollowing shipping & customs clearance for the imported goods

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