Purchasing Manager

Charterhouse

Dubai, UAE

Ref: GP186-5160

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Charterhouse is working with an International FMCG company which offers an established portfolio of brands throughout MENA, Europe and The Americas. The company is part of a Global Conglomerate that has continued to grow since its inception over 5 years ago. Our client is searching for a confident and proactive Purchase Manager, who has extensive purchasing & procurement knowledge of the FMCG markets both locally and internationally.

You will develop and enhance procurement and supply chain strategies to ensure secured supply, best value, quality, sustainability and financial benefits to the organisation. You will develop competitive strategies which focus on product transitions, product segment diversification and overall improvements. You will procure and negotiate payments terms with current suppliers and seek out other opportunities in the market, which will enhance the overall offering of the FMCG portfolio. You will effectively communicate and manage senior relationships with stakeholders and board members, ensuring all KPI’s are achieved.

Requirements

You will have a minimum of 8 years professional experience in a similar Purchasing or Procurement Management role, specific to the FMCG sector within the GCC region. You will have a bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject, having strong knowledge of FMCG trends and product knowledge which can be used to leverage the current companies offering. You will have demonstrable experience of working with FMCG suppliers, winning new business and negotiating competitive payment terms. An active professional membership will be advantageous. Preference will be given to candidates based in the UAE.

About the Company

The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.

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Purchasing Manager salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 12,500

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