Procurement Executive - Export (FMCG)

Job Profile

1. **Purchasing & Order Management

• Source quotations, negotiate prices, and issue purchase orders (POs) in line with approved requisitions and export requirements.
• Follow up with suppliers regarding order confirmations, production timelines, lead times, and shipment schedules.
• Track the status of all open purchase orders and ensure timely coordination for export dispatch.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders and logistics providers to ensure smooth shipment arrangements.

2. **Supplier Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with international suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier performance based on pricing, product quality, delivery timelines, and service standards.
• Assist in supplier onboarding, documentation collection, and compliance with company and export policies.
• ·Resolve supplier-related issues including delays, shortages, and non-conformities.

4**. Cost Control & Analysis

• Ensure procurement activities are aligned with budgetary limits and company cost-control objectives.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through supplier negotiations and alternative sourcing.
• Monitor market trends, price fluctuations, freight costs, and currency impacts affecting imports and exports.
• Prepare procurement and cost analysis reports for management review.

5. **Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure proper documentation for all procurement and export transactions including invoices, delivery notes, packing lists, and supplier records.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and approvals for audit and compliance purposes.
• Ensure purchased goods comply with company quality standards and international export regulations.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely completion of export-related documentation.
• 6. **Cross-Department Coordination**
• Liaise with finance for invoice verification, payment processing, and supplier account reconciliation.
• Coordinate with quality control teams for product inspections and supplier non-conformity handling.
• Work closely with logistics, warehouse, and export sales teams to ensure smooth operational flow and timely shipment execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management.
• **Experience in international buying and sourcing of food, non-food, and FMCG products.**

Key Skills

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Excel).
• Knowledge of procurement best practices and supply chain management.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively under tight deadlines.

Job Type: Full-time

Education

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language

• English (Required)

Location

• Dubai (Preferred)