Procurement Specialist - Jobs in United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Job Description

ResponsibilitiesSourcing and Vendor Management:

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers/vendors based on quality, cost, delivery, and reliability criteria.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to secure favorable agreements and optimize procurement costs.
• Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and assess their performance regularly to ensure compliance with service level agreements.

Purchase Order Processing

• Generate purchase orders in SAP system based on requisitions, ensuring accuracy and completeness of order details.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, such as department heads and project managers, to understand procurement needs and timelines.
• Monitor purchase orders through the procurement lifecycle, from creation to receipt of goods/services, resolving any issues or discrepancies as they arise.

Inventory Control And Management

• Maintain accurate inventory records in SAP, including stock levels, movement, and replenishment schedules.
• Implement inventory optimization strategies to minimize excess inventory and stockouts while maximizing inventory turnover.
• Conduct periodic inventory audits to reconcile physical inventory with system records and address any discrepancies.

SAP System Administration

• Serve as the primary point of contact for SAP procurement modules, providing user support, training, and troubleshooting assistance as needed.
• Collaborate with IT and SAP support teams to implement system enhancements, updates, and configurations to meet evolving business requirements.
• Ensure compliance with SAP best practices, security protocols, and data integrity standards within the procurement function.

Process Improvement And Optimization

• Analyze procurement processes and workflows to identify opportunities for efficiency gains and cost savings.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives, such as standardization of procurement procedures and automation of manual tasks, to streamline operations.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to procurement performance, such as procurement cycle time, cost savings, and supplier performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in procurement or purchasing roles, with a focus on SAP procurement modules (e.g., SAP MM, SAP SRM).
• Proficiency in SAP software, particularly in procurement-related modules, with the ability to navigate and utilize system functionalities effectively.
• Strong negotiation skills and vendor management capabilities, with a track record of achieving cost savings and favorable contract terms.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret data and generate insights to drive decision-making.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Skills: analytical skills,management,purchase orders,contracts,purchase order processing,skills,sap system administration,negotiation,savings,optimization,business administration,data,supply chain management,inventory management,procurement,communication skills,suppliers,vendor management,inventory control,process improvement,sourcing,cost savings,interpersonal skills,sap

Keyskills :
Sap Mm Sap Srm Inventory Management Cost Savings vendor management procurement Sap Software Interpersonal Skills process improvement Communication Skills Sourcing

About Company

Philip Morris International (PMI) is a leading international tobacco company engaged in the manufacture and sale of cigarettes, smoke-free products and associated electronic devices and accessories, and other nicotine-containing products in markets outside the U.S. PMI is building a future on a new category of smoke-free products that, while not risk-free, are a much better choice than continuing to smoke. PMI's smoke-free IQOS product portfolio includes heated tobacco and nicotine-containing vapor products. As of July 2020, PMI estimates that approximately 11.2 million adult smokers around the world have already stopped smoking and switched to PMI’s heated tobacco product, which is currently available for sale in 57 markets in key cities or nationwide under the IQOS brand. For more information, see our PMI (https://www.pmi.com/) and PMIScience (https://www.pmiscience.com/) websites.