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Job description / Role
1. Manage procurement team responsible for purchase of seafood products from local and international markets as well as general purchases.
2. Negotiating & purchasing of the goods for both local and international suppliers.
3. Develop procurement policy and supply evaluation criteria for the company and ensure compliance with the same.
4. Ensure all contracts are put to tender for selected items and are evaluated by the Purchasing Committee
5. Ensure contracts are in place for all suppliers of all goods inclusive of terms and condition, payment terms and delivery schedules in accordance with the requirements
6. Development of new suppliers to ensure there are at least 2 alternate sources of supply for each item
7. Source materials to reduce the cost without affecting the quality.
8. Monthly monitoring of costs to ensure they are controlled and within budget
9. Produce and maintain a supplier price history database to capture and assess the supplier’s service, quality and price performance
10. Negotiate and reduce freight costs of goods to maximise realisation
11. Assist in annual budgeting and preparation of prices, cash flow, supplier contracts, reduction of demurrage, working capital and potential write offs
Requirements
1. Graduate in any discipline or equivalent from a reputed university
2. Any additional qualification in Supply Chain Management, preferably Purchasing, will be an added advantage i.e. CIPS, CPSM or CPM
3. At least 5 years experience in a similar position preferably in a FMCG industry
4. Ability to handle multiple supplier and contracts with a proven track record
5. Proven interpersonal, communication skills, good presentation and reporting skills
6. Computer literate with detailed practical knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
7. Excellent organisational ability, flexibility, confidentiality and attention to detail
8. Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to influence at Senior Level
9. Excellent command of English
Understanding of contractual law
Cost Optimisation, Value Engineering and cost modelling experience
Interested candidates may apply online.
About the Company
Asmak is the pioneer in the region’s aquaculture industry. With region-wide operations spanning across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman, Asmak has established world-class operations with global reach. The company owns a wide spectrum of interests within the aquaculture and seafood industry, ranging from hatcheries to processing, trading and distribution services. Asmak is a trusted name in supplying high quality fresh and frozen seafood products across the region. In recent years, Asmak has expanded its portfolio of products and services to value-added and breaded seafood products that are sold under the ‘asmak’ brand.