Purchase Executive

Location: Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full Time
Industry: Manufacturing (Chemical Additives)
Function: Purchasing & Procurement
Salary Range: AED 7,000 – 12,000 per month (all-inclusive)

Role Overview

Middle East Executive is hiring a proactive and detail-oriented Purchase Executive for a Chemical Additives Manufacturing Company based in Dubai. The role will manage end-to-end procurement operations, supplier relationships, and inventory planning while ensuring compliance with company policies and audit standards.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on procurement experience within the chemical or paint industry, strong supplier management skills, and the ability to collaborate across multiple business functions.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Execution

• Manage complete procurement lifecycle including supplier sourcing, RFQs, quotation evaluation, purchase order issuance, and order tracking

• Review and validate purchase requisitions and ensure timely execution

• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and audit requirements

Supplier Management

• Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with key suppliers

• Lead supplier onboarding, registrations, price negotiations, and contract renewals

• Manage and resolve Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) effectively

• Conduct supplier performance reviews and appraisals

Planning & Strategy

• Support strategic sourcing initiatives in collaboration with Business Development Managers

• Analyze historical demand, inventory levels, forecasts, and market data to support supply planning

• Conduct quarterly inventory reviews and recommend reorder points (minimum/maximum levels)

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate closely with Sales, Logistics, Finance, and Business Development teams

• Act as the focal point for back-to-back order execution (excluding base oil)

• Align procurement activities with business needs to prevent understocking or overstocking

Data, Reporting & Compliance

• Maintain accurate procurement records including purchase history, supplier performance, pricing logs, and trackers

• Analyze procurement trends, payment status, and supplier metrics

• Support preparation of procurement reports, dashboards, and management summaries

Requirements

• 1–5 years of experience in procurement or purchasing roles

• Mandatory experience in a Chemical or Paint manufacturing company

• Must be currently based in the UAE

• Proven experience handling NCRs and supplier appraisals

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and coordination skills

• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel

About the Company

Middle East Executive Group is a trusted recruitment partner for professionals seeking career opportunities across the Gulf region. With deep expertise in supply chain, sales, and strategic functions, the group understands how operational and commercial performance directly impacts business growth.