Purchasing Manager

Job Summary:The Purchasing Manager is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies to ensure the timely sourcing and purchasing of quality FMCG products at competitive prices. The role focuses on supplier management, cost optimization, inventory planning, and maintaining strong relationships with manufacturers, importers, and distributors to support Gomla Hub's wholesale business operations.Mandatory Industry Background:Candidates must have procurement experience in FMCG wholesale, distribution, import/export, or trading companies, where the primary responsibility is purchasing products from manufacturers and suppliers for resale to supermarkets, groceries, wholesalers, and retailers.Key Responsibilities:• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to ensure continuous product availability while optimizing cost and profitability.• Source and negotiate with manufacturers, importers, distributors, and FMCG suppliers for the best commercial terms.• Identify new suppliers and establish long-term strategic supplier partnerships.• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, rebates, promotional support, and supply agreements.• Monitor market trends, product availability, competitor pricing, and supply chain developments.• Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure uninterrupted product supply.• Evaluate supplier performance based on pricing, quality, service, delivery, and reliability.• Collaborate closely with the Sales, Warehouse, and Finance teams to ensure efficient inventory planning and stock availability• Monitor inventory levels and forecast purchasing requirements to minimize stock shortages and excess inventory.• Ensure timely purchase order processing and follow-up with suppliers regarding deliveries.• Review procurement reports and purchasing performance for management.• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and procurement procedures. Identify opportunities for cost savings while maintaining product quality and service standards.Qualifications:• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, or a related discipline.• Professional certifications in Procurement or Supply Chain Management are an added advantage.Experience:• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, orSenior Buyer.• Mandatory experience within the FMCG industry.• Proven experience purchasing FMCG products from manufacturers, principals,importers, distributors, and wholesale suppliers.• Strong knowledge of supplier negotiations, procurement planning, and inventorymanagement.• Established supplier network within the UAE FMCG market is highly preferred.• Experience supporting wholesale distribution businesses is highly preferredRequirements:• Valid UAE driving licence.• Own vehicle is preferred.• Willingness to travel within the UAE for supplier meetings and negotiations.• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.• Excellent commercial and business acumen.