Company Description

Orient Paints, founded in 1946, is an industry leader in the paints sector with its innovative and creative ideology. The company is located in Shubra al Khaymah, offering a dynamic and challenging work environment for employees to thrive and grow in.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Senior Foreign Purchasing Specialist at Orient Paints. The role involves managing purchasing processes, overseeing purchase management, handling purchase orders, and utilizing analytical skills to optimize procurement strategies.

• Researching and identifying prospective suppliers.
• Maintaining strong supplier relations.
• Evaluating products and suppliers according to key business criteria.
• Preparing proposals, requesting quotes, and negotiating purchase terms and conditions.
• Preparing and issuing purchase orders and agreements.
• Monitoring supplier performance and resolving issues and concerns.
• Evaluating the quality of purchased items and resolving shortcomings.
• Analyzing industry and demand trends and supporting senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
• Preparing reports and maintaining accurate inventory and procurement records.
• Preparing the required payments for the local and foreign purchases.
• Preparing reports for the clearance shipments, and the customs payments.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a similar field is preferred.
• 5 - 8 years of experience in a purchasing role.
• Experience in both local and foreign purchasing.
• Good working knowledge of purchasing strategies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Excellent English language ability