Procurement Coordinator -FMCG

Job Posted : 14th August 2024

Position Summary
The Procurement Coordinator will ensure the customer product requirements are sourced efficiently and timely and to the quality required set up and maintain accurate trade agreements for subcontractors and manage the business relationship with the respective suppliers.

Key Position Accountabilities
The Procurement Coordinator is responsible and accountable for (but not limited to) the following:

Provide optimum procurement solutions based on best business practices against time cost and quality to ensure fit for purpose items are procured

Organize and maintain numerous purchasing tasks from seeking quotations preparing financial evaluations issuing Purchase Orders (PO) and following up on deliveries

Pay close attention to how orders are being delivered via drop shipments hot shot deliveries International Commercial terms (INCO) being used in order to mitigate loss on transportation costs

Develop effective buyerseller relationships with local suppliers in order to

Conduct vendor stratifications and supplier benchmarking in order to ascertain best possible supply chain solutions

Ensure that all procurement and contracting practices are in accordance to Companies purchasing procedures and best practice

Coordinate with the Commercial team to procure Just In Time (JIT) items based on daily orders and missing stock items

Working alongside other departments ensure all data is accurately uploaded into relevant systems in the correct format and volume

Generate purchase enquiries negotiate with suppliers and obtain the most competitive total cost

Prepare reports on Procurement activity as requested by management

Ensure that all procurement and inventory is synchronized against demand and there is limited dead stock within the warehouse

Monitor individual and team Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure targets and results are being achieved

Work with the Procurement Manager to analyze procurement data to identify areas of improvement in order to procure items at a more cost effective price

Research the market on a regular basis to keep abreast of best practice trends market intelligence and competitor activities

To ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with the companys Quality Health Safety & Environment (QHSE) Ethics & Compliance and Food Safety (if applicable) policies

Perform any other duties as requested by the Procurement Manager

Education Experience Training and Special Skills

Educated to high school diploma standard with a Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management Purchasing Inventory control and/or in a related field is preferred

Minimum of 3 years experience in a procurement/buyer position in the Ship Supply Shipping or similar industry

Understanding of strategic relationships and the total cost to serve

Ability to recognize opportunities within Value Added Services

Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of cost savings

Experience building internal and external relationships

Strong attention to detail

Ability to speak read and write English

Experienced MS Office user in the following applications: Word Excel PowerPoint Visio Outlook Project

Experience working with ERP systems such as Axapta Oracle SAP etc.

Actively contribute to a fast paced collaborative environment

General understanding of maritime operations

Physical Demands/Work Conditions

Will undergo 3 month training in Dubai then will be moved to Qatar

Remote Work :

No