Job Description
Job Summary:
The Purchase Manager will oversee the procurement of goods and services essential for our operations. This role involves negotiating with suppliers, managing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products at competitive prices. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent negotiation abilities, and a keen eye for detail.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, lead, and execute purchasing strategies.
- Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
- Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms.
- Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation.
- Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power.
- Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking.
- Assess, manage, and mitigate risks.
- Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers.
- Determine quantity and timing of deliveries.
- Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand.
- Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company.
- Anticipate unfavourable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies.
- Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements.
- Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
- Must have experience in Garments Industry (Clothing)
- Proven working experience as a Purchasing Manager, Agent, or Officer.
- Strong knowledge of supply chain management and procurement processes.
- Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management.
- Interest in market dynamics along with a business sense.
- A knack for negotiation and networking.
- Ability to gather and analyze data and work with figures.
- Solid judgment along with decision-making skills.
- Strong leadership capabilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and procurement software.
Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Friendly and collaborative work environment.
- Part time
- Flexible working hours
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience to Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: AED3,000.00 - AED4,000.00 per month
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Abu Dhabi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Language:
- English, Arabic (Preferred)
Willingness to travel: