Our client is a market leader in the weighing scales industry, operational since 1918 in India, further to which they have established themselves within the Middle East region and headquartered in Dubai.
As part of their trading division for various products, they are currently hiring a Purchase Executive - Imports & Vendor Management, to manage international and local procurement, handle international logistics and freight operations and develop a reliable vendor base both international as well as local.
The role demands proactive market sourcing, travel for vendor visits, and coordination for timely procurement and import of materials.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Manage international procurement and import operations (Mandatory)
- Coordinate with freight forwarders and manage shipping/logistics documentation (Mandatory)
- Build and maintain relationships with local vendors (Mandatory)
- Source and evaluate new vendors, especially for Fabrication, Steel, Metals, and Spare Parts (Preferred)
- Visit local vendors and markets to source alternate suppliers (Local Travel Required)
- Ensure timely purchase planning and order execution to meet internal deadlines
- Maintain documentation for audits, supplier agreements, and purchase orders
Qualification and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management or a related field
- 2 to 3 years of experience in procurement and logistics, including import operations
- Strong knowledge of freight forwarding, incoterms, and import documentation
- Strong vendor negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Willing to travel locally as required (not a full-time desk job)
- Valid UAE Driving License is mandatory
- Preferably from building material or related industries, not from clothing line
