Key Job Responsibilities:

• Source, evaluate, and onboard new vendors to meet the organization’s material and service requirements.
• Identify and evaluate materials based on technical specifications, industry standards, and organizational requirements.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and quality assurance teams to ensure materials meet required standards.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for material substitution or optimization.
• Conduct vendor audits to ensure compliance with quality standards, delivery schedules, and other criteria for newly developed vendors.
• Establish and cultivate solid relationships with suppliers in order to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms, ultimately transitioning them into regular vendors for bulk supplies.
• Monitor industry trends and advancements to identify opportunities for innovation and cost savings
• Evaluate supply chain risks and develop strategies to mitigate them
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of new materials and vendors into operations.
• Maintain accurate records of material trials, vendor evaluations, and procurement activities for new raw materials, new vendor development, and explore new vendors from global exhibitions and new technologies.
• Provide regular updates and reports to stakeholders on material and vendor performance and development progress.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards
• Ensure procurement processes align with company policies and best practices.
• Address quality issue and work with supplier to resolve problems
• Prepare RFQs (Request for Quotations), evaluate proposals, and finalize purchase agreements.
• Help onboard new suppliers into internal vendor databases
  
  

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain (Preferable)
• 0 - 2 years of experience in a Buyer or Procurement position.
• Strong understanding of Procurement practices
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong technical skills in MS Office, Excell and SAP (Preferable)
• Strong communication skills and fluent in English, and Mandarin (Mandatory)
• Full UAE Driving License (Preferable)