Ref: RP085-04

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

A leading food business with a footprint in Dubai are currently looking for a Buyer or Senior Buyer to take ownership of one of their food categories. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious buyer to step up or an experienced senior buyer to work with a hugely successful food & beverage business who offers genuine prospects to develop and progress your career.

The successful candidate needs be able to demonstrate all of the below requirements as these will make up a typical day within this role. This is a fast paced role and we need an experienced person to come in and hit the floor running, pick up on existing relationships and make new contacts which can impact the business in a positive manner.

Key responsibilities;
* Supplier negotiation
* Implement a supplier development plan to improve the performance in the areas of cost, quality, lead time etc.
* Analyses market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability, and prepares market analysis reports.
* Develops a system to evaluate vendor quotations that utilises appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service
* New product and supplier sourcing (local and international)
* Build and nurture relationships
* Oversee and monitor supply chain activities to insure optimal stock holding
* Co-coordinating projects
* Contracting of products and services
* Attend meetings
* Redundant stock management
* Meeting deadlines

Salary:
AED 15,000 to 17,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
Additional benefits: Flights, Healthcare

Requirements

Previous experience of ingredient buying, foodservice or retail food industry is a must. We are looking to speak to food industry professionals who can demonstrate a strong procurement/buying knowledge.

* Min.4 years’ experience in Purchasing with proven track record of CBR
* An accomplished negotiator with a demonstrated ability to win value
* Ability to take a proactive approach to overcome challenges and achieve results
* Detail oriented
* Excellent communication skills, both oral & written
* Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
* Past solid work experience in a purchasing function (in food & beverage)
* Business awareness and commercially focused.
* Leadership and strong management skills.
* Ability to devise solutions to complex problems
* "Hands on” approach to all tasks
* Min. 2 years work experience in the GCC
* Experience in Sage would be beneficial
* Great network of Suppliers in the international Food market

Package
AED 15,000 - 17,000 + Flights + Healthcare

About the Company

The Middle East Executive Group has become the first choice for industry professionals wanting to work in the Gulf region.

We understand exactly how supply chain performance and sales performance impacts the bottom line and top line of product led businesses and we have the experience, network & expertise to match skilled professionals with exciting new roles that suit their experience, passion and drive in this highly strategic industry.

Our specialist teams internally are;

  • Commercial Management & Sales
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Strategic HR
  • Strategy
  • Engineering

The industries we focus on are;

  • 3PL / Freight Forwarding
  • Food & FMCG
  • Medical & Pharmaceutical
  • Ecommerce
  • Retail
  • Engineering

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Senior Buyer salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 18,000

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