Purchasing Officer - Sharjah, United Arab Emirates - Talent Pal

Description

Job Number

UAE00058

Job Type

NonTeaching

School / Entity Name

SABIS Educational Resources DMCC

Department

Finance & Accounting

About SABIS SABIS is a global education network that has an active presence in 21 countries on five continents and educates students in both the private and public sectors.

SABIS schools implement the proven proprietary SABIS Educational System which has been developed and refined for over 135 years.

All students in the SABIS Network benefit from a long tradition of excellence in education a reputation that is rooted in a welldeveloped philosophy that seeks to provide students with a topquality education that prepares them to meet the challenges of a changing world.

For more information about the SABIS Network visit: confidential

Job Purpose Performing all tasks assigned by the Purchasing Manager (PM) including conducting research on potential vendors/suppliers inspecting goods updating records purchasing products negotiating pricing and preparing reports


Key Responsibilities:
Conducting product research and resourcing new potential suppliers/vendors both inside and outside the U.A.E.

Sourcing materials goods products and services at the best market deals.

Evaluating suppliers/vendors performance regularly and according to set KPIs.

Negotiating contract terms of agreement and pricing with suppliers/vendors.

Performing inventory inspections and reordering supplies and stock as and when needed.

Receiving and inspecting order deliveries and reporting any discrepancies in quality or quantity compared to agreedupon specifications.

Maintaining and updating records for all supplier/vendor purchase orders in addition to preparing reports on purchases and cost analysis.

Establishing professional relationships with both clients as well as suppliers/vendors.

Coordinating with clients to acknowledge their procurement needs quality and budget

Following up on order delays and continuously coordinating with the delivery team.

Ensuring all projects are completed to clientspecified standards meet their quality expectations and adhere to all delivery commitments.

Entering order details (e.g. vendors quantities prices) into ERP software.

Assisting the Purchasing Manager (PM) with the daily and monthly reporting on the system in addition to the yearly tendering exercise tracking and maintaining vendor agreements.

Performing other related tasks as they arise and as delegated by Management.


Ideal Requirements:
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration Logistics or any related field

English and Arabic

Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in the field

Professional behavior and ethical conduct

Delivering results

Continuous improvement

Accountability and taking ownership

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to details

Flexibility and adaptability

Excellent organizational planning and problemsolving skills

Employment Requirements:

Must meet all employment requirements including but not limited to country and local education and certification requirements reference checks and criminal background checks.

Additional details about this position will only be provided to shortlisted candidates.

SABIS is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non

discrimination in employment on any basis including age sex color race creed national origin religion marital status disability or any other legally protected characteristics.

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