Support Services provider
Attractive Tax Free Salary Package
Based in Dubai, UAE
One of the world's market leaders in providing Support Services to organizations operating in remote locations is currently seeking a Purchasing Manager (Retail/FMCG). This role will be based in Dubai.
Reporting to the Operations Controller, primary objective is to create, develop and implement strategies to improve sales and gross margin for assigned categories.
Responsibilities:
• Manage and implement temporary outlets as required
• Review store layouts in conjunction with Senior Buyer
• Ensure that buying prices and products are market competitive and relevant
• Prepare product range proposals for business development proposals
• Prepare a detailed quarterly category plan including market analysis
• Supervise the procurement of Special Customer Request items (Such as Linen) as required for relevant category. This will be in discussion with the Operations Controller and Senior Buyer
• Successful forecasting of products with acceptable levels of out of stocks and over stocks as per KPI
• Successful launch of new products and categories
• Develop and grow the Sales of Brands
• Prepare detailed category plans to direct the purchasing effort. Inclusive of action plans, strategies, vendor plans, space allocations, margins, new product launches and rationalisation of each category.
Requirements:
• Minimum of 5 yrs Retail/Duty Free, FMCG and/or general merchandise category management experience
• Excellent ability to successfully negotiate the best market prices
• Educated to degree standard.
• High standard of personal computer applications skills
• Experience in coordinating international supply chain management.
• English + ideally German/ Dutch communication skills
• Willingness to travel to remote regions
About Logistics Recruitment
Logistics Recruitment delivers professional Executive Search & Recruitment services to the global Logistics and Supply Chain market. Our range of services covers the full spectrum of job roles within the Supply Chain vertical managing Permanent and Contract personnel as well as Logistics & Supply Chain Consultants. We cover Transport & Logistics specialists & Project Managers and, the wide range of support staff that includes Finance, IT, Quality and OHSE Managers.
The Logistics Recruitment senior management team has over 75 years combined experience in the logistics industry and the company is unique in having a blend of staff with both recruitment and supply chain expertise. This provides a solid platform for understanding and meeting the needs of our customers.
Logistics Recruitment has grown in the last eight years to become the leading Search & Selection specialist in the global Logistics and Supply Chain market.
The Middle East & Africa Regional Office is based in Dubai and services clients in the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, CIS, Black Sea region and Africa.
