Purchasing Executive
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OF THE ROLE As Purchasing Executive, you will be responsible to manage and execute operational purchasing tasks as delegated by the Purchasing Manager in line with Group.
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Responsibilities
- Identify and plan the requirement for designated Indirect Materials (IM) categories based on close dialogue with relevant user departments
- Source, select, and approve suppliers for designated IM categories in close cooperation with relevant user departments (including supplier audits when relevant)
- Support user departments in ensuring optimal IM specifications are in place
- Ensure the best possible agreements for designated IM categories, according to the purchasing objectives, by following the Tactical Purchasing Process and utilizing relevant contract formats (including frame agreements, etc.)
- Implement and follow up global or regional agreements as and when relevant for the company
- Place and follow up orders in Matrix based on agreements/contracts when relevant and execute invoice control according to company guidelines
- Implement the Category Management Concept for selected IM categories
Requirements
- Experience in procurement, preferably in indirect materials
- Knowledge of purchasing processes and supplier management
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office
- Ability to work in a team and coordinate with stakeholders
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Summary of the Role
- As Purchasing Executive, you will be responsible to manage and execute operational purchasing tasks as delegated by the Purchasing Manager in line with Group Purchasing (GP) policies, principles, guidelines, and procedures for Indirect Materials (IM) in close cooperation with local stakeholders and
- This position is based in Dubai and reports to the Purchasing Manager of Jotun UAE.
Responsibilities
- Identify and plan the requirement for designated Indirect Materials (IM) categories based on close dialogue with relevant user departments.
- Source, select, and approve suppliers for designated IM categories in close cooperation with relevant user departments (including supplier audits when relevant).
- Support user departments in ensuring optimal IM specifications are in place.
- Ensure the best possible agreements for designated IM categories, according to the purchasing objectives, by following the Tactical Purchasing Process and utilizing relevant contract formats (including frame agreements, etc.).
- Implement and follow up global or regional agreements as and when relevant for the company.
- Place and follow up orders in Matrix based on agreements/contracts when relevant and execute invoice control according to company guidelines.
- Implement the Category Management Concept for selected IM categories.
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