Purchase Executive: -GCC Experienced (Welding Equipment & Accessories/ Industrial Equipment/ Tools)

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Purchase Executive specialized in Welding Equipment's & Accessories purchase to join our team. The Purchase Executive will be responsible for effectively focusing and executing the procurement procedures, and achieving purchase targets within the time frame.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Ensure products and services meet quality expectations, are on time and are in accordance with the customer needs.
• Develop and grow new relationships with suppliers/manufacturers.
• Implement the proper metrics, SLAs, and measurements to drive and document improvements and provide routine and ad hoc reporting as needed.
• Ensure supplier diversity requirements are met for off-program spend.
• Interface with Accounts Payable to ensure a smooth and consistent end-to-end procure to pay process.
• Develop continuous training required to keep team apprised of business situations as they affect Procurement policy.
• Purchase process co-ordination - they will manage and implement the purchasing process for all technology related expenses using the relevant system.
• Vendor management - this employee will maintain sound working relationships with vendors to ensure responsive service and timely resolution of all issues. The grading of vendors should be determined and approved.
• Asset and order tracking - the Procurement Executive will track assets and orders and provide regular tracking reports and status updates on orders.
• Cost management- these employees create spend forecasts and then monitor these against the actual spend.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Knowledge of Domestic & Import Logistics and INCOTERMS.
• PO Creation and coordination with manufacturers/suppliers to resolve issues on purchase Requisition, PO, Goods Receipt and Invoice Receipt.
• Import purchase and activities.
• Maintain reports and timely update to Managers.
• Coordination with internal departments.
• New Vendor development. Manage, evaluate and monitor the certifications of suppliers
• Transportation of the machines.
• Coordination for delivery services/ couriers & tracking.
• Ability to understand and articulate technical concepts to non-technical customers.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills. Support to Managers in the execution of cost reduction programs.
• Flexibility to travel as needed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications like Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and knowledge in ERP is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• What is your current salary?
• What is your expected salary?

License/Certification:

• UAE Driving License (Required)