Procurement Manager for UAE

Plan, direct and oversee the purchasing of supplies and raw materials from suppliers at best possible prices and terms. Develop, review and approve all purchasing and clerical procedures and reduce expenses. Manage all company vendor relationship, negotiating pricing agreements of goods and services and ensuring that goods are delivered in a timely manner. 

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

Procurement & Control
Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability.
Finalize and control purchasing department budgets.
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying and storing materials and supplies.
Ensures no demurrages / penalties
Oversee Purchasing and Receiving controls and ensure the adherence to the control policies 

Day to day Product Management 
Participate in the development of specifications for products or substitute materials.
Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs.
Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers.
Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
Administer the process in purchasing systems.

New Vendor Development 
Develop Vendor network
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and access them in order to determine product availability and terms of sales. 
Visit exhibitions & trade fairs to explore and develop new vendors and products.

Order Management 
Maintain records of goods ordered and received. Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
Participate in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
Liaise and coordinate with functional departments / vendors & Lead-time planning.
Drive an on time delivery program that promotes high performing vendors and service delivery to internal customers.
Coordinate with the R&D department on quality compliance of purchased stock.
Oversee the pricing model for both the current business state and projected growth 

Training and guidance to the team 
Oversee all activities of subordinates and the Purchase Department.
Provide a positive influence for continued development of employees in the department including, but not limited to, training opportunities, feedback, succession plans, and disciplinary actions 
Manage purchasing budget performance, including control of daily expenditures to meet budget expectations 
Encourage development and execution of strategic cost-saving ideas 
Guide and train the team to achieve the department objectives and goal

Inventory & Stock
Analyze and avoid stock out reports 
Oversee all aspects of inventory for raw materials and finished goods 
Review variances and identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy 
Oversee the proper completion of physical inventory counts per year and establish further counts as deemed necessary 

General
Act as a superuser for ERP:
o Explain functional requirement to the ERP team and ensure implementation of functional processes
o Improvisation of ERP in terms of analytical reports & analysis and integrate procurement module with other modules in chain processes.
o Processes mapping in line with the ERP 
Generate timely MIS Reports
Ensure procurement at best possible prices.
Ensure smooth supply chain of all components.
Identifying and driving improvements within the procurement function.

KEY JOB DELIVERABLES / ACCOUNTABILITIES

Purchasing & Contract Management Policies, and Procedures.
Zero demurrages 
Develop Vendor / suppliers network
Ensure recovery of claims & compensation are timely 
Timely delivery promoting high performing vendors and service delivery to internal customers.
Quality compliance of purchased stock.
Pricing model for both the current business state and projected growth 

Experience : 15-18 years in procurement and vendor management program. 
Experience in contract administration an asset

Knowledge : 
Thorough knowledge of procurement processes and pricing model
Excellent knowledge of local / international trading activity
Working knowledge of commercial practices such as L/C etc.
Contract administration 
Good knowledge of MS-Packages and ERP

Skills/ Abilities : 
Excellent negotiation skills 
Vendor / Supplier Management
Resource Planning
Contract Management
Commercial Orientation

Reports to : Director

Supervises : Asst. Manager - Purchase 

Liaises with : Internally Production, Stores, Logistics & Finance departments
Externally Suppliers / Vendors 


Candidates having Passport is a MUST.
Kindly send your resumes at : hr.renutravels@gmail.com




Recruiter Name:Mrs Rachna Vora
Email Address:hr.renutravels@gmail.com
Telephone:9702873734