Purchasing Agent/store Keeper - Al-Ayn, United Arab Emirates - Manzil Downtown Al Ain

Description

Purchasing agents/store keeper are responsible for researching and comparing suppliers, goods, and services as well storing the purchased goods in the proper place. proven experience in Food and Beverage Purchases

Job brief
We are looking for a skilled Purchasing Agent to buy goods and services necessary for our business. You have the means and opportunity to raise our profits by making the most high-quality and cost-effective purchases.

The goal is to acquire supplies that are critical for the success of our business operations.


Purchasing Agent responsibilities include:

• Developing profitable purchasing strategies
• Assessing supplier profiles and analyzing offers
• Preparing and implementing effective negotiation tactics

Responsibilities

• Develop profitable purchasing strategies
• Assess supplier profiles and analyze offers
• Prepare and implement effective negotiation tactics
• Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance to terms of contracts
• Review supplies to ensure quality
• Monitor stock levels
• Prepare and submit detailed reports (revenues, buying expenditures etc.)
• Keep updated records
• Attend events, fairs and exhibitions to keep abreast of the market's trends

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as a purchasing agent or relevant role
• Demonstrable experience in negotiating prices and terms and conditions
• Knowledge of market research, data analysis and purchasing best practices
• Working knowledge of MS Office and purchasing software (e.g. Sapaad)
• Ability to have fast training on any software provided
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A strong analytical mindset
• Outstanding organizational skills

- a degree is mandatory


Job Types:
Full-time, Contract

Contract length: 24 months


Salary:
From AED3,000.00 per month


Ability to commute/relocate:

• Al-Ayn: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):
- do you have experience in Al Ain Market, in additional of the surrounding market and data base of suppliers ?


Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

- purchasing: 4 years (preferred)


Language:

• English is must? (preferred)

License/Certification:
- driving license? (preferred)


Shift availability:

• Day Shift (preferred)
• Overnight Shift (preferred)

Application Deadline: 10/09/2023

Expected Start Date: 15/09/2023