Job description

Championing "People": IFFCO Group's Core Value

At IFFCO Group, we are fully dedicated to our core value of "People" We are devoted to fostering our employees' growth, providing them with limitless opportunities for personal and career advancement. Our enticing benefits and inclusive work environment have garnered recognition as a certified Great Place to Work® in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Empowerment Through Diversity: Crafting Your Journey at IFFCO Group

Within IFFCO Group, every role—be it an internship, a graduate opportunity, or a job opening; offers you the autonomy to shape your professional trajectory. You'll encounter abundant prospects for personal and professional flourishing when collaborating with visionary brands and individuals driving our vision and business expansion. We believe that an entrepreneurial mindset drives success, and our dedicated workforce is the heartbeat of our achievements.

Job Summary

Main responsibility is to manage day- to-day functioning of the purchasing department through effective sourcing and negotiation

Roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible to source, negotiate and purchase materials as per the approved purchase request.
• Evaluate vendor’s quotation to ensure that they are in line with the technical and commercial specifications.
• Maintaining the purchasing policy and ensuring that all purchases adhere to it.
• Responsible for vendor relationship management.
• Responsible for clearance of shipments.
• Resolve supply, quality, service and invoicing issues with vendors
• Evaluate supplier performance based on quality standards, delivery time & best prices and ensure all the criteria are met according to the organizational requirements and expectation
• Improve Supply Efficiency through coordinating and following up of schedules , deadlines and delivery dates.
• Undertake any other ad-hoc duties as assigned

KPIs

• Inward OTIF
• Cost Saving Initiatives
• Cost Avoidance
• Cost Saving (B VS A)
• PR PO lead time

Skills

Work Experience Requirement

• 2 years of relevant experience in any large FMCG company with knowledge in Purchasing activities (Knowledge of MOCCAE requirement is preferable)

Qualification

• Minimum Bachelor’s is required

Competencies

• Negotiation Skills
• Communicating effectively
• Collaboration & Interpersonal Skills
• Teamwork
• Microsoft Office Tools - Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Oracle/SAP ERP

Enriching Lives Since 1975: IFFCO Group's Legacy

Since its establishment in 1975, IFFCO Group has thrived into a multinational conglomerate headquartered in the United Arab Emirates. Our influential FMCG brands and diverse portfolio of industry solutions and services enrich the lives of countless consumers and customers across the globe. In 2023, IFFCO Group proudly carries the distinction of being certified as a Great Place to Work® in both the UAE and Saudi Arabia.