992 Purchasing jobs in the United Arab Emirates

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Manage the purchasing process for the respective portfolio in line with the company policies and practices to ensure availability of the requested materials and services to support company’s business, operations, and projects.

Purchasing Request Handling
• Receive the purchasing requests (PRs) from the authorized end users or inventory control while ensuring having clear request; quantities, specifications, and other conditions.
• Interact with the end users in order to assure proper understanding of their requirements, and the proper descriptions for the purchase requisitions.
• Categorize and analyse the received requests in accordance with the procurement strategies; category management, local purchases, projects…etc.
• Review the optimum stock level with the inventory control, or end user to ensure availability of the requested without duplicates or delays.
• Issue the purchasing order in line with the request type and procurement procedures to the selected vendor or supplier.
Sourcing & Vendor Management
• Gather new local and international suppliers and vendors for the assigned portfolio, and forward it to feed the commercial directory.
• Communicate and brief the suppliers and vendors on the procurement process; prequalification, tendering, financial terms…etc. to ensure clear process.
• Perform the sourcing Implement and follow up on sourcing strategies for the assigned portfolio in line with company strategies, business plans and policies.
• Evaluate, review and measure the supplier performance, and provide feedback about the process, to ensure availability of information about each.
• Report the supplier’s updates; supply list modification, performance…etc to feed the commercial directory.
Tendering
• Execute the tendering process as per company policies and procedures to identify the best sources on the supply market and comply with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare & Recommend Bidder list.
• Carry out Commercial Evaluation of Bids and finalize alignment of Technical and Commercial Criteria with concerned end users, finance & legal for terms and conditions.
• Prepare the pre-reading documents for the procurement or Tendering Committee.
Negotiation & Purchases’ Fulfilment
• Participate in conducting techno-commercial negotiations with Vendors for major purchases to ensure and maximize best value and quality to the company.
• Negotiate the prices, Inco-Terms & Conditions, and Award Recommendations to fulfil the awarding with the total cost of the ownership.
• Obtain the Letter of Credit (LC), Performance Bank Guarantee, and any needed financial documents prior to release the Purchase Order.
• Issue the Purchasing Order to the selected vendor or supplier, as per the tendering process.
• Post the completed purchasing orders to finance for the due payments.

Supervision
• Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
• Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.
Budgets
• Provide input for preparation of the Department budgets and assist in the implementation of the approved Budget and work plans to deliver Section objectives
• Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control
Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
• Implement approved Section / Department policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the Section’s / Department work programs in line with Company and International standards.
Performance Management
• Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Section / Department in line with the Company Performance framework.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
• Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.
Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability
• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices
Reports
• Provide inputs to prepare Section MIS and progress reports for Company Management.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Management or any relevant discipline to the portfolio,

• 8 or more years of experience, including at least 2 years of experience in supply chain or purchasing occupations.
• Working knowledge of the technical terminologies and aspects of the relevant portfolio.
• Analytical and mathematical skills.

Revenues/ Budget: As per approved financial budget
Direct Reports: As per organization chart
Indirect Reports: As per organization chart

CIPSA

Physical Effort
Minimal
Work Environment
A/C environment, could be exposed to the prevailing weather conditions like heat, humidity & dust during occasional site visits.

Job Family / Sub Family: Commercial / Procurement

Overview

INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT

For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.

Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality — bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse — the Group’s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.

Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work certification in several markets.

Sustainability is at the core of the Group’s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040.

The Merchandise Planner will be responsible for driving sales and profitability through effective inventory management, strong planning and forecasting. This role requires a strong understanding of data analytics, market trends, consumer behaviour, and a highly analytical approach with strong attention to detail.

• Support the development of sales plans and OTB (Open to Buy) by collaborating with Buying, Finance, Retail, and Ecommerce teams. Utilize sales data, market conditions, and supplier inputs to inform merchandise strategies and support profitable decision-making.
• Own and maintain Monthly Sales and Stock Intake (MSSI) plans to ensure stock levels are optimized, helping to maximize sales and margin.
• Own forecasting and re-forecasting efforts by analysing sales performance and market trends, adjusting plans to align with current business conditions.
• Conduct margin analysis under supervision to identify potential profitability improvements and highlight risks, contributing to proactive inventory management.
• Collaborate with Buying and Trade teams to execute seasonal markdown strategies, aiming to maximize sales and gross margin while managing inventory levels, considering stock aging and quality.
• Monitor and manage OTB to assist in effective budget utilization and inventory control, identifying potential risks and opportunities for seasonal trading actions.
• Support inventory management efforts by ensuring accurate stock tracking and alignment with sales and stock forecasts, assisting in allocation and replenishment processes to maintain healthy stock levels across various business channels.
• Identify and address aging stock, working to improve liquidation processes and solve inventory discrepancies to optimize stock levels.
• Conduct range planning analysis for Buying by channel, region, or store, ensuring alignment with merchandise strategy and consumer demand, and suggesting improvements for revenue and profitability optimization.
• Support adherence to the critical path by tracking key timelines and milestones, from OTB and sales plans to end-of-season actions.
• Conduct trade analysis to understand market trends and consumer preferences, communicating potential sales or stock risks and opportunities to the wider team.
• Highlight risks and opportunities on planned sales, gross margin, and inventory based on supply or demand gaps, suggesting possible solutions and actions.
• Re-planning business in-season based on performance updates and support presentations to management with recommendations during review cycles.
• Provide support to the Buying team by helping develop category assortment plans by brand, channel, and region.

Performance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

• Monitor key planning KPIs, such as Full Price Sell-Through, DOI (Days of Inventory), OTIF (On-Time In-Full), GM and allocation efficiency.

Team Leadership and Development

• Supervise and mentor junior planners and Allocators, ensuring team alignment with organizational objectives and fostering a culture of collaboration.

Professional Experience

• 2+ years of experience in merchandise and supply planning, with a strong background in retail, fashion, or FMCG industries.
• Expertise in planning tools, such as Blue Yonder, SAP, or equivalent systems.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Additional Skills

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills for inventory and supply optimization.
• Good communication capabilities to manage and align cross-functional teams.
• Time management and prioritisation.
• Deep understanding of OTB planning, inventory management principles, and markdown strategies.
• Excellent problem solving capability and attention to detail.

With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.

We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.

It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.

We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.

Liwa Education is looking for an outstanding Purchasing Assistant to join our dynamic team at Liwa International School for Girls, Al Ain.

The Ideal Candidate will have the following criteria:

1. Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records, and keep documentation up to date.
2. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with vendors, team members, and other departments effectively.
3. Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in processing orders, managing inventory, and maintaining purchase records.
4. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently and meet deadlines.
5. Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and experience with purchasing or ERP software is an advantage.
6. Teamwork and Collaboration: Works well within a team and coordinates with various departments to fulfill purchasing needs.

Liwa Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be subject to police checks and professional reference checks.

Qualifications: Bachelor Degree.

Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience in the same role.

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Manage the purchasing process for the respective portfolio in line with company policies and practices to ensure the availability of requested materials and services to support the company’s business, operations, and projects.

Purchasing Request Handling

• Receive purchasing requests (PRs) from authorized end users or inventory control, ensuring requests are clear, including quantities, specifications, and conditions.
• Interact with end users to understand their requirements and accurately describe purchase requisitions.
• Analyze received requests according to procurement strategies such as category management, local purchases, and projects.
• Review stock levels with inventory control or end users to ensure availability without duplicates or delays.
• Issue purchase orders in line with request types and procurement procedures to vendors or suppliers.

Sourcing & Vendor Management

• Identify new local and international suppliers; forward information to the commercial directory.
• Communicate procurement processes to suppliers and vendors, including prequalification, tendering, and financial terms.
• Implement sourcing strategies aligned with company policies and business plans.
• Evaluate supplier performance and provide feedback.
• Update the commercial directory with supplier information such as supply list modifications and performance data.

Tendering

• Conduct tendering processes according to company policies to identify the best supply sources, ensuring legal compliance.
• Prepare and recommend bidder lists.
• Evaluate bids technically and commercially, aligning with end users, finance, and legal teams.
• Prepare documents for procurement or tendering committees.

Negotiation & Purchases’ Fulfillment

• Participate in techno-commercial negotiations to maximize value and quality.
• Negotiate prices, Incoterms, and conditions; recommend awards.
• Secure necessary financial documents before releasing purchase orders.
• Issue purchase orders to vendors or suppliers following tender processes.
• Coordinate with finance for payment processing.

Supervision

• Plan, supervise, and coordinate activities within the assigned area.
• Train and develop staff for proficiency and objective achievement.

Budgets

• Assist in preparing department budgets and monitor performance against them.
• Highlight variances for performance and cost control.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Implement policies, processes, and standards to support work programs aligned with company and international standards.

Performance Management

• Contribute to achieving performance objectives in line with company frameworks.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Develop new tools and techniques to improve operational quality and efficiency.
• Identify process improvements based on best practices.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

• Comply with HSE policies, procedures, legislation, and sustainability guidelines.

Reports

• Prepare section MIS and progress reports for management.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Management, or related discipline.

• 8+ years experience, including at least 2 years in supply chain or purchasing roles.

• Knowledge of technical terminologies relevant to the portfolio.

• Analytical and mathematical skills.

Revenues/Budget: As per approved financial plan
Reports: As per organization chart

CIPSA

Physical Effort : Minimal

Work Environment : A/C environment, with possible exposure to weather conditions during site visits.

Job Family / Sub Family: Commercial / Procurement

Key Responsibilities

• Drive & support high value & complex sourcing initiatives/projects for non-technology categories.
• Analyze spend of the assigned non-technology categories and identify potential cost saving opportunities in collaboration with business units stakeholders.
• Partner with business units’ stakeholders to ensure smooth communication and clear documentation.
• Support the Strategic Sourcing lead to take direct responsibility for large scale or complex sourcing initiatives through Category / Commodity plans whilst ensuring the risk associated with the purchase of Goods & services are mitigated commercially, contractually and operationally.
• Execute strategic sourcing activities for assigned non-technology categories including but not limited to business requirements, spend analysis, supply market analysis, agree on sourcing strategies, preferred vendors and tendering tools (RFP/RFQ/RFI), purchase order issuance and contract handover to business unit, procurement operations and vendor management.
• Support line manager to achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPI) as set out in the objectives.
• Track and report category spend, savings and general performance.
• Monitor and forecast upcoming projects for assigned non-technology categories.
• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier negotiation power.
• Renew annual maintenance contract in due time at the best cost.
• Execute sourcing strategies and comply with contractual guidelines.
• Enhance the overall procurement cycle and ensuring the best value for money spend.
• Ensure compliance with the approved policies, procedures, SLAs and regulatory requirements to maintain quality standards and ensure risk mitigation.

A leading distributor of medical equipment`s is looking to hire a Purchasing Officer for their office based in Abu Dhabi.

Job Responsibilities:

Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers

Negotiate contract terms of agreement and pricing

Track orders and ensure timely delivery

Review quality of purchased products

Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices

Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analyses

Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed

Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage

Create all the Purchase Order (Local & International)

Nominate a freight forwarder

Updating every day, the purchase order monitoring sheet

Working on all governmental portal (shipment-clearance-classification-registration)

Education & other requirements:

Bachelor`s Degree

Years of experience: 2 – 3 Years relevant UAE experience

Working Hrs. and Days: 7am – 4.30:pm, Sundays to Fridays – Saturday Off

Transportation will be provided by the Company.

Supply Planner

City: Dubai

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen.If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships.Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

You will be responsible for supply planning of Reckitt’s portfolio where you will manage several well-known Reckitt brands in a fast and dynamic environment for Middle East markets.

• Manage supply planning operations to deliver the required level of inventory, minimizing storage costs whilst ensuring high service levels.
• Analyse any out of stock or over stocked situation to understand the root cause and relate the impact to the business. Provide pro-active steps to bring in stocks when facing shortage and find ways to reduce inventories when stocks are high.
• Responsible for production & embellishment plans of finished goods, coordinate with factories & market planners.
• Lead and prepare weekly service call to challenge factory’s production plan to maximize service level with optimum inventory.
• Actively reduce stock obsolescence by constantly reviewing the supply plans, as well as play a part a part in SLOBS mitigation plans with trade marketing.
• Actively manage the optimum levels of inventory in your portfolio, by weekly factory engagements, all risks (over/low stocks) to be highlighted with action plans.
• Ensuring business waste is kept minimal for product relaunches or promotions.
• Challenge status quo and provide solutions/opinions to improve current way of working to seek supply productivity.
• Maintain and manage supply/demand related reports e.g., daily trackers, SNP & JDE reports.
• Ensure supply chain continuity with phase in phase out, new project initiatives while ensuring finished goods and raw/pack material wite-off is minimized.

• University degree related to the field of Supply Chain with min. 2-3 years of experience.
• Customer centric and with strong customer service mindset.
• High level of competency in Excel is a must.
• Knowledge in SAP APO SNP, JD Edwards, MS Office is a plus.
• Agile, analytical, motivated and a good team player who can work with multiple cross functional stakeholders.
• Understand the FMCG nature and business.

Supply Chain Management, Business Partnership, Collaboration and partnership building, Relationship Management, Business Acumen, Productivity management, Improve business processes, Advanced Analytics, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Planning, Logistics Management.

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

CAFU is one of the world’s leading global energy delivery and vehicle services platform. Since its launch in Dubai in 2018, CAFU has continued to drive innovation, champion convenience, and give back to their customers the most precious commodity of all – time.

Ranked number one in the 2023 LinkedIn Top Start-ups List, CAFU continues to make life better through greater car connectivity, predictive enabled features, and innovation evolving the consumer experience and ease of use to make operating a car simpler and smarter.

Beginning with on-demand refueling, CAFU continues to disrupt the status quo, connecting customers to an ever-growing roster of convenience-driven services, including on-demand car washes, battery, tyre and engine oil change services delivered anytime, anywhere!

Job Purpose

As a Procurement Officer, you will manage the procurement process within an organization. This role is essential in ensuring that goods, services, and supplies are acquired efficiently, cost-effectively, and in compliance with relevant regulations and policies and in collaboration with all the departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the procurement process, including sourcing, vendor selection, and contract negotiation.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and requirements.

• Prepare and issue requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for quotations (RFQs), and purchase orders.

• Evaluate supplier proposals and negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and conditions to achieve favourable outcomes.

• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation in compliance with company policies and procedures.

• Monitor supplier performance and address any issues or concerns on time.

• Support procurement-related projects and initiatives as assigned

Skills Required

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and make sound procurement decisions.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively interact with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders at all levels.

• Minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, with a focus on strategic sourcing and vendor management.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Experience in Coupa platform is preferred.

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Job Purpose

To manage the technology strategic sourcing function by optimizing high value and complex purchases and covering the end-to-end sourcing life cycle.

• Develop and implement the sourcing strategy for large scale or complex technology sourcing purchases through category management methodology.
• Develop, implement and maintain a structural engagement model with technology business units’ stakeholders to centralize the technology strategic sourcing function.
• Support and engage with a team of subject matters experts (SMEs) for technology purchasing categories.
• The Manager – Strategic Sourcing will take direct responsibility for large scale or complex sourcing initiatives through Category / Commodity plans whilst ensuring the risk associated with the purchase of Goods & services are mitigated commercially, contractually and operationally.
• Oversee, support and control the execution of the strategic sourcing activities for technology categories including but not limited to business requirements, spend analysis, supply market analysis, agree on sourcing strategies, preferred vendors and tendering tools (RFP/RFQ/RFI) and contract handover to business unit and support contract implementation.
• Drive assigned IT projects end to end independently as individual contributor.
• Contribute to enhancing the overall procurement function to ensure obtaining the best value of money through effective strategic sourcing
• Ensure compliance with the approved policies, procedures, SLAs and regulatory requirements to maintain quality standards and ensure risk mitigation.