Assistant Procurement Manager

Mackenzie Jones

Dubai, UAE

Ref: HP279-3079

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

A Procurement Assistant Manager oversees the activities of the department responsible for purchases in coordination with the line manager. As part of their supervisory role, they have to assign duties to each member of the staff and review the work, responsible for buying the best quality equipment, goods and services for a company or organization at the most competitive prices.

They work in a wide range of sectors for many different companies. other skills include negotiating, networking and dealing with numbers, as well as dealing with other factors such as sustainability, risk management and ethical issues. Purchasing and supply management is an important role for any business or organization.

- Assisting the line manger in Procurement and inventory related job activities
- Responsible for efficient purchasing of inventor, supplies and capital equipment for the company
- Responsible for evaluating, assessing and selecting vendors based on capabilities, performance and consistent quality assurance
- Evaluates inventory reorder levels and quantity price breaks to determine the most economical purchasing of inventory and supplies
- Prepares monthly/weekly reports and reviews of forecasts, movement and further purchasing commitments with management of the company
- Coordinate activities with all departments; work closely with stores, sales and finance departments
- Assist and advise the management in sister companies with procurement and inventory matter

Requirements

- Planning, prioritizing and time management
- Leadership and motivation of individual team members
- Performance appraisals conducting and following up
- Communication skills, empathy and mutual understanding for the team and yourself
- Effective use of reporting systems
- Financial and commercial acumen
- Following budgets
- Managing internal and external relationships

About the Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of recruitment expertise in various industry sectors. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. Its all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

Were growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.

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Manager Administration salaries in UAE

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AED 10,500

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