Inventory Procurement Executive

Role Overview

Procurement

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and minimum order quantities to optimise cost and availability.
• Monitor real-time stock levels across all product categories and initiate replenishment orders proactively.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels by balancing carrying costs against service-level targets and demand forecasts.
• Conduct regular stock audits and reconcile physical counts against system records; investigate and resolve variances.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Build and sustain strong, productive relationships with domestic and international suppliers and distributors.
• Track supplier performance against agreed KPIs (fill rate, on-time delivery, quality) and lead periodic reviews.
• Resolve supply disputes, short shipments, quality non-conformances, and documentation
• Coordinate with the quality team to manage product certifications, shelf-life requirements, and recall procedures.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, COAs, MSDS, and supplier documentation for audit readiness.

Cost & Budget Management

• Track procurement spend against budget and identify opportunities for savings through strategic sourcing or consolidation.
• Prepare regular reports on purchase orders, landed costs, inventory turnover, and supplier lead times.
• Support financial reconciliation by coordinating closely with the Finance team on invoice approvals and GRN matching. Cross-functional Collaboration
• Liaise with the warehouse and fulfilment team to coordinate inbound shipments, receiving schedules, and storage allocation.
• Work with the product and marketing teams to support new product introduction (NPI) timelines.
• Partner with the Valeo health team on shared product lines to align procurement strategies across both brands.

& Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Pharmacy, Nutrition Science, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in procurement, inventory management, or supply chain within FMCG, healthcare, nutraceuticals, or e-commerce.
• Proven track record of supplier negotiation and cost reduction in a product-based business.
• Experience working with ERP or inventory management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Odoo, Shopifyintegrated tools).
• Solid understanding of GCC import regulations and customs procedures for health and wellness products.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for demand modelling, PO tracking, and stock analysis.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks for food supplements and cosmetics in the UAE/GCC is a strong plus.
• Prior experience in a D2C or e-commerce supply chain environment is highly desirable.