Purchase Manager

at  AlphaNero FZ LLC

WE ARE ALPHA NERO

Dubai based retail design and production company, Alpha Nero brings innovative ideas to stand out in the market thanks to its experienced managing team in high-end luxury retail and branding strategy.
We offer extensive manufacturing capabilities from design to production and installation across the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia. With a solid expertise in shop-fitting and retail merchandising, we focus on manufacturing of shop fixtures, shop-in-shop and pop-up stores for some of the most prestigious brands in the market. Our multinational team focuses on serving our clients with stringent project management, quality assurance and timely delivery. We pride ourselves on being strategic, technical, transparent and solution oriented.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced purchasing manager to handle our company’s procurement activities. The purchasing manager’s responsibilities include developing purchasing strategies, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, coordinating with internal teams regarding their supply needs, and overseeing the purchasing team in their daily activities.

Job responsibilities

• Developing and implementing purchasing strategies.
• Managing daily purchasing activities, supervising staff, and allocating tasks.
• Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc.
• Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.
• Coordinating with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs.
• Managing the maintenance of office/manufacturing equipment and machinery.
• Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.
• Preparing cost estimates and managing budgets.
• Working to improve purchasing systems and processes.
• Training new employees in the purchasing process and how to use the purchasing system.
• Hands on experience in Retail Designing & Manufacturing

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Purchasing Manger or similar role
• Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating and liaising with vendors)
• Hands-on experience with purchasing software (e.g. Procurify or SpendMap)
• Efficient in Tally, ERP, and SAP software’s
• Understanding of supply chain procedures
• Solid analytical skills, with the ability to create financial reports and conduct cost analyses
• Negotiation skills
• BSc in Logistics, Business Administration or relevant field

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Retail Manufacturing: 5 years (Required)

• Developing and implementing purchasing strategies.
• Managing daily purchasing activities, supervising staff, and allocating tasks.
• Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc.
• Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.
• Coordinating with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs.
• Managing the maintenance of office/manufacturing equipment and machinery.
• Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.
• Preparing cost estimates and managing budgets.
• Working to improve purchasing systems and processes.
• Training new employees in the purchasing process and how to use the purchasing system.
• Hands on experience in Retail Designing & Manufacturin