Factory Purchase Manager - Interior Design

Role: Factory Purchase Manager

Location: Dubai

Experience: Candidates must have a minimum of 3–5 years of work experience in Dubai and should have strong connections with local suppliers.

Industry: Interior Designs or related industry only.

Job Overview

A factory purchase manager is responsible for overseeing the procurement of raw materials, equipment, and services needed for a factory's production, ensuring they are obtained at the best price without sacrificing quality or delivery times. Key responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, negotiating with suppliers, managing purchase orders, overseeing inventory, and ensuring the supply chain supports the production schedule. This role is crucial for controlling costs and maintaining operational efficiency.

Core responsibilities

• Supplier management: Identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers, and building and maintaining strong relationships with them.
• Negotiation: Negotiating prices, contracts, and payment terms with vendors to secure favorable deals.
• Procurement process: Managing the entire purchasing cycle, including the creation of purchase orders, tracking shipments, and maintaining proper records.
• Inventory and cost control: Monitoring inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstocking and analyzing spending to find cost-saving opportunities.
• Production support: Aligning procurement activities with the production schedule and sales forecasts to ensure timely availability of all necessary materials.
• Quality assurance: Ensuring that purchased goods and services meet the company's quality standards.
• Risk management: Assessing risks related to supplier agreements and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Key Skills and Qualifications

Experience: Typically requires several years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management, often in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Education: A bachelor's degree in a related field like engineering, supply chain management, or business is often required.

Technical skills: Proficiency in procurement software and data analysis to monitor spending patterns.

Soft skills: Strong negotiation, communication, and leadership skills are essential for managing teams and supplier relationships.

Knowledge: A deep understanding of procurement procedures, market trends, inventory management, and logistics.