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Job description / Role
A multinational chemical manufacturing company is in need of Planning & Procurement Manager to source and purchase goods and services according to budget for all departments. As Planning & Procurement Manager you will ensure the accurate information on product availability is available at all times, enabling sales and marketing to interact effectively with customers and potential customers and accurate forecasts for restocking quantities to be ordered. This position is based Dubai and will reports directly to Managing Director of Middle East.
Responsibilities:
• Compile, or assist requisitions in compiling, RFQs and issue to service providers and suppliers.
• Collect and coordinate processing of received tenders through to recommendation of preferred supplier.
• Negotiate with service providers and suppliers for goods and services.
• Manage service providers and suppliers; identify new, review, audit, and approve suppliers
• Develop relationships with suppliers, monitor SLA’s and KPI’s, etc.
• Develop, maintain and adhere to procedures and policies.
• Reduce costs through procurement activities.
• Expedite deliveries by service providers and suppliers.
• Prepare monthly and ad hoc reports.
• Coordinate bulk product procurement on vessels with Sales, Logistics/ Supply Chain,
• Global Product Management and Planning functions
• Manage stock planning.
• Liaise and ensure communication is maintained between the relevant parties for efficient and effective planning and product stock and movement
Requirements
Skills & Qualifications:
• Relevant degree or diploma, e.g. B.Com in Logistics, Business Administration, Supply Chain
• Management or Purchasing
• At least five years’ experience in a planning and/or procurement environment.
• Experience with local and regional logistics and product availability.
• Good planning and organisation skills.
• SAP knowledge desirable.
About the Company
At Hays, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
So much more than a specialist recruitment business, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. By providing advice, insights and expertise on issues you face today in the fast-paced world of work, we help you make the right decisions for tomorrow.
Offering an unrivalled suite of recruitment and workplace solutions, whether you’re looking for what’s next in your career, or have a gap to fill, we’ll help you get where you want to go.
You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow.