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Procurement Officer

Employer
Exotic Colors LLC
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
19 May 2025
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Specialist Area
Procurement
Job Level
Executive / Officer
Sector
Manufacturing
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
CIPS Membership
Non CIPS member
Job Description
Job Description:

We are looking for a Procurement Officer to join our team, with proven experience in managing procurement operations across multiple brands and diverse product categories including:
Beauty & Cosmetics
Confectionery & F&B (Food & Beverages)
Leather Goods, Wallets & Perfumes

The successful candidate must have hands-on experience working in a multi-brand environment, managing procurement processes through digital systems (ERP), and minimizing manual work to ensure operational accuracy and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:
• Coordinate with internal teams across retail, e-commerce, wholesale, and IT sales channels to understand product needs for each brand.
• Prepare and issue Purchase Orders (POs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for approved suppliers across the beauty, confectionery, and leather goods sectors.
• Collect and review supplier quotations, ensuring thorough price and service comparisons are submitted to the Senior Procurement Officer for approval.
Monitor supplier performance, ensuring on-time delivery, product quality, and service levels meet company expectations.
• Maintain and regularly update the supplier database within the procurement system, ensuring all approved suppliers are categorized correctly by product type and brand.
Ensure all procurement transactions are handled through ERP systems, with minimal reliance on manual paperwork, ensuring accuracy and traceability.
• Generate periodic procurement and purchasing reports using system data, providing accurate insights for management review.
• Identify and propose new suppliers when required to enhance product variety, improve pricing, or secure better service terms.
• Attend industry exhibitions and trade shows to keep up with market trends, discover new products, and build supplier relationships.
• Coordinate closely with Inventory Controllers to maintain balanced stock levels across all brands and locations, preventing overstock or shortages.
• Follow company policies and procedures in all purchasing activities and ensure compliance with procurement standards.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience as a Procurement Officer, preferably in a multi-brand retail environment.
Proven experience working with multiple product categories, particularly in beauty, confectionery, leather goods, and perfumes.
• Strong knowledge of procurement systems and ERP platforms (experience transitioning manual processes into system-based workflows is a plus).
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and supplier management skills.
• Strong report writing and data analysis skills, with a focus on system-generated reports.
• Fluent in English.

Key Competencies:
• Ability to work efficiently across multiple brands and product types.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking capabilities.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• High attention to detail to ensure accuracy in procurement processes.
Team player with effective communication skills.

Benefits

Benefits:
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Professional work environment with career growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to work with leading regional and international brands.
• Exposure to industry events, supplier meetings, and international trade shows.

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