مدير فئة تجارية

• Create, review, and approve Purchase Orders (POs) in the system, ensuring accuracy of quantities, prices, and delivery dates.

• Monitor open POs, track status updates, and maintain up-to-date records in the procurement system.

• Communicate daily with suppliers to confirm orders, negotiate pricing, payment terms, and discounts, and resolve any delivery or quality issues.

• Schedule purchases based on stock levels, warehouse capacity, and budget constraints to avoid overstock and stockouts.

• Define monthly or quarterly procurement targets for suppliers in alignment with sales forecasts and performance history.

• Align with suppliers on promotional support, inventory planning, and shared responsibilities.

• Follow up on pending contracts, set clear deadlines, and ensure timely completion and signing.

• Evaluate supplier quotes, analyze pricing trends, and benchmark costs to enhance margins and procurement efficiency.

• Monitor daily stock levels and reorder points, prioritizing critical or fast-moving SKUs.

• Coordinate the on-boarding of new products, including sample approvals, pricing, and documentation (e.g., compliance certificates).

• Assign item codes and maintain accurate master data in Tawfeer systems.

• Track and evaluate supplier performance based on KPIs such as delivery accuracy, responsiveness, and product quality.

• Manage the vendor rating system to support strategic sourcing decisions.

• Ensure accurate record-keeping of all items, POs, and invoices.

• Handle product returns (RTO) for damaged, expired, or non-compliant items, and coordinate with Finance on credit/debit note settlements.

• Prepare and submit daily reports on purchase status, pending POs, and critical items.

• Participate in planning and alignment meetings with internal teams.

Requirements

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

• 2–4 years of proven experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain (FMCG or B2B experience is a plus).

• Solid knowledge of purchasing processes, supplier management, and inventory control.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, basic analytics).

• Understanding of cost analysis and price bench-marking.

• Familiarity with vendor KPIs and performance evaluation methods.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make cost-effective purchasing decisions.

• Ability to manage multiple orders and suppliers while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

• Capable of defining and tracking procurement targets.

• Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.

• Ability to communicate professionally with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Proactive problem-solver with a hands-on approach to resolving delivery or supply chain issues.